Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter · 5 hours ago
Compliance & Risk Manager
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter are seeking a Compliance & Risk Manager to lead enterprise-wide compliance and risk management efforts. The role involves developing risk management frameworks, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and integrity across the organization.
Sports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework, policies, and procedures to identify, assess, monitor, and report on potential risks (operational, financial, reputational, safety, and information security)
Aid the organization’s compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the sports and events industries, not limited to internal operations, data governance and privacy laws, safety protocols, and league regulations
Conduct regular internal audits and reviews to evaluate compliance procedures and internal controls and lead investigations in partnership with Legal Affairs and People & Culture into reported compliance issues or incidents of non-compliance
Serve as an internal stakeholder in the organization’s compliance program and perform duties specific to related compliance initiatives and projects. Such duties include, but are not limited to, conducting educational and awareness training activities, monitoring compliance reporting, and tracking systems and claims
As needed, draft, update, and implement internal policies and procedures. Coordinate and deliver ongoing training sessions and workshops for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of their compliance obligations and risk management protocols
Collaborate with the IT department and the Assistant Data Privacy Officer to integrate risk management principles into cybersecurity and data governance and privacy initiatives. Support the development and testing of incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies and help manage vendor risk assessments to safeguard information assets
Prepare timely and detailed risk and regulatory reports for the General Counsel and senior management, providing actionable recommendations for mitigating risks and enhancing control improvements
Partner with relevant departments on incident reporting, assisting in the management of the claims process, and coordinating with insurance brokers and outside legal counsel as needed
Stay informed about new laws, government regulations, and best industry practices, recommending changes to existing policies and processes to maintain an effective and dynamic risk and compliance program
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal operations, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Hands-on experience with compliance and risk management processes and systems in a complex or highly regulated environment
Excellent communicator, able to translate complex regulations and risk concepts into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences
Demonstrate collaborative leadership, with the ability to influence across departments and work effectively without direct authority
Comfortable using risk management tools and data to support reporting, insights, and continuous improvement
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with sound judgment and professionalism
Preferred
Legal education and/or professional certifications in audit, compliance, or risk management (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Competitive Healthcare Coverage
Retirement Plan
Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
Wellness Perks
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
Ongoing Learning & Development
Daily Free Lunch
Company
Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter
As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we bring people together to create extraordinary moments and lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Flynn
SVP, Commercial Partnerships
Andrea Bailey
Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
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