The Nuclear Company · 1 day ago
Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Columbia, SC or Washington DC or Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expThe Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. The Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for designing and leading a comprehensive risk management framework, working cross-functionally to identify and mitigate risks that could impact the company's strategic objectives and reputation.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and enhance the company’s ERM framework, policies, and governance model
Build and maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring alignment across departments and projects
Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), dashboards, and risk reporting mechanisms
Lead quarterly and annual enterprise risk assessments across all business functions
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Prepare clear and concise risk reports for executives and the Board
Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning, and emerging risk discussions with leaders
Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance teams to align risk mitigation strategies
Ensure project-level risks appropriately roll up into enterprise risk categories
Track risk response plans and monitor mitigation progress
Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements
Support business continuity, crisis management, and resilience initiatives
Promote a risk-aware culture through training and communication
Stay current with best practices, regulatory expectations, and industry trends (including nuclear-specific risk considerations)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Risk Management) preferred
8–12 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or consulting
Experience building or maturing an ERM program in a mid-size or large organization
Deep understanding of risk frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000)
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive influence skills
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into actionable insights
Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques
Preferred
Familiarity with risk management systems, dashboards, or GRC tools
Nuclear industry experience
Experience implementing INPO 15-011
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Company
The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company enables the deployment of nuclear power plants at fleet-scale by integrating government and industry partners.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46.3MKey Investors
Eclipse
2025-05-15Series A· $46.3M
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