Senior Risk Management Associate

U.S. Financial Technology

. Provide tactical execution of ERM Programs and Risk Management Training Programs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $123,500 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management and Project Management, with a strong focus on ERM Programs, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and training programs while utilizing PMP methodologies.

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Risk ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationAgile MethodologyProcess Mapping

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisRisk MitigationGovernance Risk and Control (GRC)Data AnalysisQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsKnowledge SharingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisioPowerBIProcess Mapping Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationScrum Master Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Second Line of DefenseStakeholder EngagementVirtual Work Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide tactical execution of ERM Programs and Risk Management Training Programs
Assist with Second Line of Defense risk governance and annual ERM Plan development and documentation
Participate in operational process mapping of key MBS issuance and administration activities
Support identification, analysis, remediation, management, and reporting of risk across business areas and corporate stakeholders
Assist in developing, promoting, tracking, and implementing ERM projects and programs using PMP methodologies
Plan, execute, track, and report on ERM programs, projects, and initiatives through completion
Develop project and program plans, including tasks, deliverables, milestones, and timelines
Coordinate stakeholder meetings, minutes, task tracking, issue tracking, and reporting
Maintain ERM program records
Work with front-line management and Executives on program, initiative, and project statuses
Escalate material risks, issues, and challenges and coordinate resolution of impediments
Interact with Internal Audit, Compliance, and FHFA regulators
Develop project management methodologies, metrics, reporting, and monitoring systems
Provide quality assurance for reporting, artifacts, and assertions
Partner with the business to develop risk mitigation and program performance plans
Serve as a risk liaison and subject-matter expert between business units and Risk Management
Champion ERM risk management plans and priorities through education and engagement
Perform gap and data analysis to address program deficiencies
Assess organizational training needs and design, develop, and assist in delivering risk management training
Evaluate training effectiveness and improve programs
Create and distribute newsletters, presentations, and exercises
Stay current with risk management developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university
Preferred: PMP certification obtained or in progress
Preferred: Scrum Master Certification obtained or in progress
Familiarity with Agile process mapping practices
Minimum 5 years of related work experience in Risk Management and/or Consulting
Minimum 3 years of related work experience in risk management programs or project management, hardware/software implementations, including Governance Risk and Control (GRC) tool implementations
Minimum 2–3 years of demonstrated experience in process mapping or project management, in an Agile environment and familiarity with methodology
Authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future
Ability to work effectively in an evolving, virtual work environment with cross-functional, innovative teams
Ability to contribute to knowledge-sharing, encouragement, and respect in a virtual environment
Ability to proactively identify Risk Program enhancements and issues, complete research, and present and/or implement solutions with management support
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to credibly challenge peers and business partners and convey risk exposure and remediation actions
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Outlook advanced user, Word advanced user, Excel moderate user, Visio and PowerBI moderate user
Experience with process mapping tools such as Visio or similar
Successful completion of a background investigation, potentially including a credit check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
401k match
Healthcare coverage
PTO
Broad range of other benefits