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EY · 5 hours ago

Enterprise Risk Management Lead, Associate Director

EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams committed to building a better working world. They are seeking an Associate Director to lead Enterprise Risk Management for the US Firm, responsible for driving the enterprise-wide risk strategy and partnering with senior leadership to embed risk management into strategic planning and operational processes.

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Responsibilities

Leadership & Management: Leading the US Firm ERM team; setting the vision for ERM capabilities; establishing a Center of Excellence aligned to EY Global standards; fostering a risk-aware culture; collaborating with cross-functional leaders; and providing strategic risk guidance that integrates ERM into US Firm business planning and decision-making
Risk Assessment: Overseeing enterprise-wide risk identification, rating, quantification, and scenario analysis; maintaining a standardized US Firm risk taxonomy and rating scales; developing advanced, data‑driven assessment methods; and informing related programs such as third‑party, country, and operational resilience risk management
Risk Mitigation & Control: Leading development and monitoring of mitigation strategies and control frameworks; partnering with first-line teams to evaluate control effectiveness; ensuring alignment with EY Global control expectations; and organizing the US Firm’s enterprise risk infrastructure, including methodologies, tools, and capability enablement
Reporting & Communication: Driving production of aggregate US Firm risk profiles and dashboards that provide hindsight, insight, and foresight; preparing executive‑level and Global-quality reporting; communicating key trends, exposures, and emerging risks to senior leadership and risk committees; and coordinating with EY Global on integrated reporting and cross‑border themes
Framework & Process Development: Establishing, maintaining, and maturing ERM governance, principles, policies, processes, and methodologies for the US Firm
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensuring ERM activities support US regulatory expectations; coordinating with Global on multinational regulatory themes; supporting audits and reviews; and ensuring risk governance documentation, policies, and procedures remain compliant and current
Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement of ERM processes through lessons learned, industry benchmarking, and technology adoption; enhancing data analytics, automation, and qualitative and quantitative risk insights across the US Firm
Lead complex enterprise-wide initiatives requiring advanced analysis, strategic judgment, and cross-functional leadership
Interpret US regulatory requirements and EY Global methodologies to make informed, consistent decisions
Influence the development and calibration of US Firm risk appetite and tolerance levels aligned with Global expectations
Evaluate and recommend ERM and GRC technology solutions
Analyze and translate the US Firm’s risk profile into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership
Strong understanding of the firm’s business, organizational structure and operations to effectively identify opportunities to support the firm’s strategy and key initiatives

Qualification

Enterprise Risk ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementRisk Management SoftwareData AnalyticsExecutive CommunicationCoachingStakeholder ManagementQuantitative Risk ExpertiseMicrosoft Office SuiteMentoringStrategic ThinkingCross-functional Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
10–12+ years of ERM or related experience in a complex or multinational environment, including 5+ years leading teams
Extensive experience with change management principles with the ability to leverage them to achieve lasting results
Experience in building and leading a risk management function
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, regulatory compliance, and industry standards (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000)
Proven track record of building risk programs, governance structures, methodologies, and executive reporting

Preferred

MBA desirable
Professional certifications such as RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or related quantitative risk management credentials
Understanding of industry groups and sectors
Quantitative risk expertise including scenario modeling, exposure analysis, KRIs, risk indicators, and analytics

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
Pension and 401(k) plans
A wide range of paid time off options
Flexible vacation policy
Designated EY Paid Holidays
Winter/Summer breaks
Personal/Family Care
Other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

Company

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets.

H1B Sponsorship

EY has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jonathan Williamson
Chief Operating Officer
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Abhishek Sen
Partner
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