Risk Officer

This position combines traditional risk management practices with innovative thinking to encourage the organization to embrace opportunities and challenges with confidence. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with strong collaboration skills and a desire to advance risk management in a way that aligns and enables the organization mission. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Support the development and implementation of OSFs new risk management and preparedness frameworks.
• Develop and deliver training on the risk management process and risk culture to instil a common understanding across the organisation emphasizing the value of calculated and thoughtful risk-taking.
• Support the creation of dashboards, reports, and metrics to communicate risk exposure, management strategies, and the outcomes of intentional risk taking to leadership.
• Assist in preparing materials for the Risk and Preparedness Committee, Board of Directors and other stakeholder meetings related to risk management.
• Provide support to risk owners in articulating key risk indicators, effectively managing and monitoring associated risks, and ensuring the development and successful implementation of control frameworks.
• Develop and maintain organizational risk registers and support Risk Owners to update / maintain their departmental risk registers.
• Partner with the internal audit team.
• Support the regular monitoring and maintenance of the OSF Risk Universe and Registers, including emerging risks.
• Partner with Opportunity and Program teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies that align with their goals.
• Serve as a resource to teams in navigating complex decisions involving risk and the organizations objectives.

The ideal candidate essential criteria: 

• 3–5 years of professional experience in risk management, compliance, operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience of working in a risk management role in a complex, multi-geography organization
• Evidence of supporting the design and implementation of risk management frameworks in large, complex, global organizations.
• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships to drive partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience in workshop and training design, delivery, and facilitation
• Prior experience delivering risk management support in the nonprofit, philanthropic or comparable sectors is highly desirable.
• Understanding of strategic decision-making and risk considerations in the context of nonprofits
• Project management experience including demonstrated ability to plan for key governance milestones and necessary stakeholder engagement to meet these.
• Experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.

What we offer:

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
• Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.
• Employer-paid health insurance *and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
• Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
• Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

Source: https://osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSF/job/New-York/Risk-Officer_JR-0003670