Wakefern Food Corp. ยท 1 day ago
Manager of Enterprise Risk Management
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its members' retail operations. The Manager of Enterprise Risk Management leads the development and implementation of the ERM framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated while fostering a risk-aware culture across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of an ERM framework aligned with organization strategy and goals
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and maintain a dynamic risk register
Collaborate with business units to identify and prioritize key strategic, operational, and financial risks across all domains
Recommend mitigation strategies and internal controls, and coordinate enterprise-wide risk response efforts
Deliver executive-level risk reporting, including dashboards and heat maps, and present findings to the Risk Management Committee
Monitor risk exposures and trends, track mitigation efforts, and evaluate the effectiveness of controls and response strategies
Manage escalation procedures for timely and effective risk response across the enterprise
Define risk appetite to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategy
Establish and oversee governance protocols to ensure consistent risk management practices
Align risk efforts with internal audit, compliance, and legal functions
Provide training and guidance on risk management and control practices and promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization
Quantify risks using data, loss models, and scenario-based analysis to support strategic decision-making
Leverage analytics and data-driven strategies to enhance risk assessment and response
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or related field
7+ years direct ERM experience; 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience
Experience designing, implementing and leading ERM Frameworks, incl. COSO and ISO 31,000
Proven change leader with strategic thinking
Clear and effective communicator with experience delivering presentations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and data analysis
Motivated, detail-oriented, and confidential
Effective trainer, mentor, and team influencer
Preferred
CRM, CRP, or similar certification preferred
Insurance risk experience and software proficiency a plus
Benefits
Work a hybrid schedule (4 days on-site with the option of working 1 day remotely)
Vibrant Food Centric Culture
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package
Competitive Salary and Paid Time Off
Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program
Corporate Training and Development University
Paid Parental Leave
401K
Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement
Company
Wakefern Food Corp.
Wakefern Food Corp. is employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-19
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