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Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Agari (Acquired by Fortra)Washington, DC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Risk Manager

Whether you're an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you're passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

Risk Manager will support the Director of Risk & Security by leading internal audit and risk management activities across the organization. This hands-on role is far-reachingspanning operational risk, IT and cybersecurity risk, third-party / vendor risk, compliance monitoring, policy governance, and business continuity planning. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end audit lifecycles, guiding enterprise risk assessments, driving remediation efforts, and influencing strategic decisions through high-impact reporting and advisory support. The ideal candidate combines technical risk fluency with people leadership, and thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment where building trust and transparency is critical to success.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Oversight

  • Conduct and coordinate enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and evaluate current and emerging risks.
  • Maintain and refine the organization's risk register, control libraries, and mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning for key risk incidents, control failures, or audit findings.

Enterprise Risk & Control Management

  • Conduct and coordinate enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and evaluate current and emerging risks.
  • Maintain and refine the organization's risk register, control libraries, and mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning for key risk incidents, control failures, or audit findings.
  • Internal Audit Management

  • Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting for operational, IT, financial, and compliance audits.
  • Lead walkthroughs, process reviews, and control testing across business functions.
  • Validate the effectiveness of controls and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
  • Third-Party & Cybersecurity Risk

  • Collaborate with IT and procurement teams to assess and monitor third-party risk, including due diligence, contract risk review, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Support the cybersecurity team in aligning risk management with NIST, ISO, and other security frameworks.
  • Compliance & Policy Governance

  • Ensure adherence to internal policies, external regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA), and industry standards.
  • Monitor compliance metrics and escalate issues requiring executive visibility.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of risk-related policies, procedures, and training.
  • Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Prepare risk dashboards, heat maps, and executive summaries for the Director of Risk & Security, senior leadership, and audit committees.
  • Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, regulators, and business unit leadership.
  • Communicate complex risk issues in a clear, compelling manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with IT, Legal, Product, and other departments to assess operational, cybersecurity, and third-party risks.
  • Promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Accounting, Information Security, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in risk management, internal audit, or compliance.
  • 2+ years in a people leadership role.
  • Professional certifications such as CRMA, CISA, CIA, or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000, NIST).
  • Work experience and / or background in technology based roles or industry
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., Hyperproof, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream).
  • Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., SaaS, healthcare, financial services).
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, or third-party risk management.
  • Compensation

    $135,000 - $165,000 USD

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