Director, Enterprise Risk Management & Controls Lead Officer
Nearwater Capitala day ago
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Summary
Nearwater Capital is seeking a Director, Enterprise Risk Management & Controls Lead Officer to join their team in New York, NY. The role involves establishing, managing, and enhancing the firm's risk management framework across all business functions.
About the Role
As the Enterprise Risk Management Lead & Controls Officer, you will lead the development and implementation of the firm's enterprise risk management framework, oversee non-financial risk management, and manage the Third-Party Risk Management program. You will also provide regular risk reports to senior leadership and partner with department heads to embed risk management practices across the organization.
About You
Required:
- 10+ years in enterprise risk management, preferably in financial services or related sectors.
- Strong experience with RCSA, controls frameworks, and risk reporting.
- Proven experience in non-financial risk, vendor/third-party risk management, operational risk management and control framework design.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable business insights.
- Experience with risk assessment techniques and tools.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree and professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM, PRM or similar).
- Experience working in startups or high-growth environments.
- Expertise in data integrity testing and operational controls for non-regulated businesses.
Benefits
- Attractive market compensation and benefits package including health, dental & vision benefits.
- Life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
- Collaborative working environment with a focus on intellectual capital.
Nearwater Capital
Nearwater Capital is a specialty finance company that is focused providing financing to Sponsors for Risk Retention interests. Nearwater has a unique understanding of both the Dodd-Frank Sponsor requirements and structured asset finance.
New York, NY