risk management leader

M squared

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 Lead the contract and risk management function within construction projects by ensuring the development, review, and execution of contracts in compliance with legal standards and organizational policies. This role is responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating contractual and project risks to protect the company's interests, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Oversee all contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring alignment with legal and project objectives.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate construction, design consultancy, and supply agreements.
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 Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
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 Assess and interpret contractual terms to identify legal, financial, and operational risks.
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 Collaborate with legal teams to manage and resolve disputes, claims, and litigation cases.
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 Work closely with project managers, procurement, legal, finance, and site teams to coordinate effective risk mitigation strategies.
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 Recommend contractual adjustments to minimize risk exposure while maintaining favorable terms for the company.
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 Conduct comprehensive risk assessments throughout the full project lifecycle (pre-bid, tendering, and execution).
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 Identify and evaluate risks such as delays, scope creep, claims, force majeure events, insurance gaps, and regulatory non-compliance.
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 Develop and implement robust contract risk management policies and procedures.
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 Proactively identify and manage risks that may impact project timelines, budgets, legal compliance, or outcomes.
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 Job Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering from a reputable university.
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 Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in contract and risk management within construction or related industries.
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 Preferred certifications or coursework in project management, contract administration, and risk management.
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 Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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Contracts & Risk Management Team Leader

Visa

<div>Company Description 
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose &ndash; to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. 
Job Description 
We're seeking an exceptional Head of Corporate Risk to lead the implementation and embedding of Visa&rsquo;s Enterprise, Operational, Supervisory and Third-Party Risk Management framework across Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). This is a pivotal role for a hands-on risk leader who thrives on making risk management real and actionable for the business&mdash;not just theoretical frameworks, but practical tools that drive better decision-making, transparency, and mitigation.
You'll be responsible for ensuring our payments business has robust, embedded risk practices that provide management with clear visibility into our risk landscape and enable proactive mitigation. This role requires someone who can translate complex regulatory requirements and risk frameworks into practical business applications while building strong collaborative relationships across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise &amp; Operational Risk Management<ul><li>
Implement and embed the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the region, ensuring it becomes an integral part of how the business operates</li><li>
Drive the adoption and operationalization of the Operational Risk Framework, making risk identification, assessment, and mitigation a natural part business</li><li>
Partner with business teams across all functions to define in-scope processes for Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), ensuring comprehensive coverage of key operational activities</li><li>
Guide and enable business teams to complete RCSAs effectively, providing hands-on support, training, and quality assurance throughout the assessment process</li><li>
Drive consistent use of risk and issue logging system (GORO) across the region, ensuring data quality and completeness</li><li>
Establish processes that translate logged risks and issues into actionable management insights, driving awareness and appropriate response at all levels</li><li>
Work with business owners to develop and track risk mitigation plans, ensuring accountability and progress monitoring</li><li>
Develop comprehensive risk reporting that provides clear insights for senior management decision-making, highlighting trends, concentrations, and areas requiring attention</li><li>
Foster a culture where business teams view RCSA and risk assessment as valuable tools for their own operations, not just compliance exercises</li><li>
Collaborate with risk teams across other sub-regions to identify emerging risks and share best practices</li></ul>
Third-Party Risk Management<ul><li>
Own end-to-end third-party lifecycle management including due diligence, onboarding approvals, and ongoing monitoring</li><li>
Embed robust vendor risk assessment processes that balance thoroughness with business agility</li><li>
Ensure third-party risks are properly identified, measured, and mitigated throughout the vendor relationship</li><li>
Collaborate with global third-party risk teams on projects and initiatives, ensuring regional alignment while addressing local requirements</li><li>
Embed and disseminate global best practices in third-party risk management across the region, adapting them appropriately for local context</li><li>
Provide timely reporting and escalation of significant third-party risks to management and risk committees</li><li>
Contribute regional insights and lessons learned to global third-party risk frameworks and standards</li></ul>
Supervisory Risk Management<ul><li>
Partner closely with Legal, Country Management, Government Engagement and Compliance teams to ensure all regulatory requirements and changes are thoroughly understood and implemented flawlessly and on time</li><li>
Translate regulatory requirements into practical business changes and control enhancements</li><li>
Maintain deep understanding of the regional regulatory landscape affecting payments operations</li><li>
Work closely with global regulatory and supervisory risk teams on cross-border projects and initiatives to ensure consistent approaches</li><li>
Adopt and disseminate global regulatory best practices while ensuring they are appropriately tailored to regional supervisory expectations</li><li>
Establish robust processes for timely reporting and escalation of regulatory risks, breaches, and supervisory matters to management and risk committees</li><li>
Ensure proactive communication with global teams regarding emerging regulatory changes and their potential regional impact</li></ul>
Risk Governance &amp; Committee Management<ul><li>
Lead and facilitate the regional risk committee, ensuring it serves as an effective forum for surfacing and discussing key risks with senior management</li><li>
Drive consistent governance standards, frameworks, and reporting templates across all sub-regional risk committees to ensure quality and comparability</li><li>
Ensure local and sub-regional risks are adequately identified, discussed, and documented in sub-regional risk committees with appropriate rigor and accountability</li><li>
Establish clear escalation protocols and criteria to ensure material risks from sub-regional committees are escalated to the regional risk committee on a timely basis</li><li>
Develop high-quality, insightful content and materials that drive meaningful management discussions and decision-making at both regional and sub-regional levels</li><li>
Create a committee environment that encourages balanced, constructive conversations about risk appetite, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies</li><li>
Ensure risk committees highlight critical risks to the business in a clear, actionable manner that prompts appropriate management attention and response</li><li>
Drive accountability for risk decisions and follow-up actions identified in committee discussions across all levels</li></ul>
Critical Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>
Entrepreneurial self-starter - You take initiative, identify gaps, and drive solutions without waiting to be told</li><li>
Hands-on implementation expert - You roll up your sleeves and get into the details&mdash;this isn't a purely strategic role</li><li>
Outstanding collaboration skills - You build strong relationships across functions and geographies, influencing without authority</li><li>
Exceptional communicator - Superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences</li><li>
Strong leadership abilities - Proven team leader who can inspire, develop, and manage high-performing risk professionals</li><li>
Business acumen - You understand how to balance risk management with business objectives and operational realities</li><li>
Change management capability - Experience driving organizational change and adoption of new frameworks and processes</li></ul>
Personal Characteristics<ul><li>
Pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset</li><li>
High degree of personal accountability and ownership</li><li>
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure where needed</li><li>
Strong executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders</li><li>
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li></ul>
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. 
Qualifications 
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15+ years of extensive hands-on experience implementing ERM and operational risk frameworks at a large multinational financial institution, payments company or a consulting firm where you have implemented such frameworks</li><li>
Proven track record of successfully embedding risk frameworks into business operations&mdash;you've done this before and can demonstrate impact</li><li>
Deep practical knowledge of third-party risk management and regulatory compliance in financial services</li><li>
Experience working in or with payments, banking, or financial services regulatory environments</li><li>
Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) or professional certifications (FRM, PRM, CFA) required</li></ul>
Critical Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>
Entrepreneurial self-starter - You take initiative, identify gaps, and drive solutions without waiting to be told</li><li>
Hands-on implementation expert - You roll up your sleeves and get into the details&mdash;this isn't a purely strategic role</li><li>
Outstanding collaboration skills - You build strong relationships across functions and geographies, influencing without authority</li><li>
Exceptional communicator - Superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences</li><li>
Strong leadership abilities - Proven team leader who can inspire, develop, and manage high-performing risk professionals</li><li>
Business acumen - You understand how to balance risk management with business objectives and operational realities</li><li>
Change management capability - Experience driving organizational change and adoption of new frameworks and processes</li></ul>
Personal Characteristics<ul><li>
Pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset</li><li>
High degree of personal accountability and ownership</li><li>
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure where needed</li><li>
Strong executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders</li><li>
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.</div>

Senior Director - Head of Corporate Risk CEMEA

American Express

<div>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
How will you make an impact in this role?
The Global Operational Risk Oversight organization within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for identifying and managing risk across all processes and geographies at American Express.
The Manager, Human Capital will be part of the GRC organization and will report to the Director, Human Capital Risk Management. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of Human Capital risk. The incumbent will lead a team of risk professionals in India and will be responsible for establishing Human Capital risk management policy and standards, effectively challenging processes, policies, strategies, frameworks and governance procedures devised by first line teams to manage Human Capital risks, and monitoring and reporting independent risk assessment. We are seeking an experienced leader to be a part of this exciting journey.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Establish Human Capital Risk Management Program, including policy and standards, governance, roles &amp; responsibilities, and requirements.
</li><li>Perform independent oversight and provide effective challenge to first line through reviews / testing and ongoing monitoring of human capital risks.
</li><li>Educate first line teams across the enterprise about risk management programs and practices.
</li><li>Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and partners to ensure regulatory compliance and manage regulatory relationship and exams for safety &amp; soundness related regulations.
</li><li>contribute and participate in various risk management activities including, but not limited to, risk and control self-assessment, risk appetite framework monitoring, metrics monitoring, development and oversight, and new product governance.
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Minimum 4+ years in risk management, compliance, human resources, or a similar role.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including a proven ability to translate complex and disparate information into a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion.
</li><li>Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy with the ability to operate with limited level of direct supervision.
</li><li>Effectively coach, train and develop a team in all aspects of their role
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to apply thought leadership and strategic thinking to deliver initiatives to advance a programs&rsquo; maturity and development.
</li><li>Ability to identify issues, escalate key findings, and advise on recommended solutions to correct issues and/or mitigate risks.
</li><li>Aptitude to communicate findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders.
</li><li>Exceptional professional communication skills &ndash; clear, logical, and structured
</li><li>Impeccable integrity required for handling confidential information.
</li><li>Rigorous and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization.
</li><li>Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suites particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Minimum 8 years (including 3+ years of leadership experience) in operational risk management, compliance, human resources, or a similar role in the financial services industry.
</li><li>Professional Certification (SHRM)
</li><li>Second line of defense (2LOD) risk management experience with a focus on human capital and/or human resources.
</li><li>Experience with risk assessments, testing, and/or advanced analytical skills.
</li></ul>We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
<ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>Support for financial-well-being and retirement
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul>American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.</div>

Manager-Operational Risk Management

Marsh McLennan

Company:MarshDescription:Position Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Corporate Leader for our General Lines division in Abu Dhabi. This role is pivotal in managing and enhancing client relationships driving revenue growth and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the insurance and risk management landscape with a proven track record in client relationship management strategic account oversight and team leadership.Key Responsibilities:Client Relationship Management:<ul><li>Serve as the project manager for the account team on large initiatives or complex accounts implementing action plans monitoring progress and ensuring service meets or exceeds expectations.</li><li>Draft comprehensive project documents for clients including white papers quantitative financial analyses and presentations to support sales opportunities.</li><li>Conduct research on various markets and industries to identify growth opportunities and trends for internal use.</li><li>Address escalated issues and concerns promptly managing expectations and mitigating relationship risks while ensuring compliance.</li></ul>Strategic Leadership:<ul><li>Undertake a GAP analysis on client accounts to identify areas for improvement and growth.</li><li>Establish expand and maintain C-suite level relationships with clients to ensure retention and revenue growth.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies for client relationships enhancing the perception of value in Marshs products and services.</li><li>Protect client accounts from competitor penetration and develop thought leadership in collaboration with internal teams.</li></ul>Operational Excellence:<ul><li>Manage a diverse portfolio of upper corporate clients across multiple industries.</li><li>Design and implement effective risk management and insurance programs tailored to client needs.</li><li>Ensure swift escalation of client service and relationship issues maintaining effective service and renewal planning.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day management of service deliverables and compliance with internal policies and procedures.</li></ul>People and Team Management:<ul><li>Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Conduct regular performance evaluations providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Facilitate team training and development initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to client management and industry trends.</li><li>Promote a positive team environment that encourages innovation and the sharing of best practices.</li></ul>Financial Performance:<ul><li>Achieve new business revenue targets and expand existing revenue streams.</li><li>Systematically nurture and deliver cross-sell opportunities broadening Marshs engagement with clients across various divisions.</li><li>Report to the Corporate Segment Leader on budget and forecasts maintaining a thorough understanding of total revenue derived from client accounts.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors degree in Business Finance Insurance or a related field; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in client relationship management within the insurance or risk management sectors.</li><li>Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with C-suite executives.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct data analyses to support proposals and presentations.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on client satisfaction and service excellence.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in team leadership and people management with a track record of developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.</li></ul>Marsh a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the worlds top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?4kaojKT%2bAE4uMwYjcjb%2fLBEDMLAGBEqvn" width="0" height="0" />

Corporate Segment Leader â Abu Dhabi

GODO

Job Location: Dubai, UAE (with flexibility for global candidates) Employment Type: Full-Time Senior Leadership 
Key Responsibilities:
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 <li> Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework covering market, trading, operational, and liquidity risks.</li>
 <li> Monitor daily exposures, margin utilisation, leverage, and overall risk levels across all asset classes.</li>
 <li> Build and manage strong relationships with liquidity providers, prime brokers, and institutional partners to secure competitive trading conditions.</li>
 <li> Negotiate improved terms, spreads, and execution arrangements with counterparties.</li>
 <li> Conduct detailed client profiling and segmentation to manage exposure limits and margin requirements effectively.</li>
 <li> Draft and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with international regulatory expectations.</li>
 <li> Develop and oversee hedging strategies to manage trading book exposure and mitigate risk during volatile market conditions.</li>
 <li> Collaborate closely with internal departments including dealing, compliance, legal, and technology to support risk-aware decision-making.</li>
 <li> Contribute to new product and market launch decisions by assessing associated risks and defining mitigation strategies.</li>
 <li> Ensure accurate, timely reporting and escalation of risk metrics to senior management and the board.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
 <li> Deep understanding of foreign exchange, CFDs, indices, commodities, and other multi-asset trading environments.</li>
 <li> Proven track record of negotiating with liquidity providers and managing institutional relationships.</li>
 <li> Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.</li>
 <li> In-depth knowledge of global regulatory frameworks, leverage policies, and risk governance requirements.</li>
 <li> Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at a senior level.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us:
<ul>
 <li> This is an opportunity to lead a core function in a growing international financial services company. </li>
 <li> The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the firm s risk infrastructure, drive strategic decisions, and directly contribute to the company s success in global markets</li>
</ul>

Head Of Risk Management

Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group

A member of IAG s senior leadership team responsible to contribute and participate in leading the development and implementation of IAG s strategic priorities, in his/her independent capacity, for a set of complex risk domains assigned of the growing Audit Universe of Mashreq.
Oversee and direct the planning, execution and closure of comprehensive and complex Internal Audit engagements, including thematic, integrated and end-to-end engagements.
Provide value adding consultancy support and guidance to business by providing expert professional opinion in product development and process re-engineering in a seamless manner as processes run through various areas.
Issue audit reports with prioritized risks, accuracy, precision and completeness to senior management.
Lead and provide end-to-end audit oversight over the business risk domains of Mashreq UAE including; Corporate &amp; Investment Banking, Retail Banking and Treasury.
Lead and provide end-to-end audit oversight over a set complex risk management domains of Mashreq UAE including; Credit Risk and Management, Special Assets and Collections, Risk Management (Enterprise Risk, Corporate &amp; Retail Risk, Market Risk, Models Management &amp; Validation, and Regulatory Risk Reporting), Corporate Governance, Finance (Financial Management, Control &amp; Reporting, Central Accounts and Taxation).
Maintain an enterprise-wide oversight over the risk culture (considering existing and emerging risks) across Mashreq s global operations, particularly in the domains designated to him/her, with focus on the UAE and a broader perspective on Mashreq s global operations.
Contribute in leading the planning, development and implementation of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and lead the development of strategies to achieve optimal coverage and effective assurance of the Audit Universe, via comprehensive and complex Internal Audit engagements, including thematic, integrated and end-to-end engagements.
Oversee and direct the planning, execution and closure of comprehensive and technical Internal Audit engagements, ensuring that effective coverage and analysis of the risk implications is achieved and adequate risk mitigating action plans are committed by the management.
Participate and collaborate with IAG leadership team members in cross-functional Internal Audit engagements by offering expert guidance throughout the planning and execution.
Ensure timely follow-up and closure of all audit action plan items with underlying risks being addressed effectively.
Provide insights and proactive guidance to the Internal Audit leadership team on emerging risks across Mashreq s global banking network and recommend strategic, agile and proactive approaches to provide assurance and advice.
Interface, proactively communicate and directly engage with the Bank s senior leadership as a primary point of contact for the designated risk domains (including the Group Heads of Corporate &amp; Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, Credit Management, Risk Management, Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary) to influence the implementation of the Internal Audit strategic priorities and secure buy in for closing control gaps.
As an expert in the identification of risks and control matters, provide value adding consultancy support and guidance to business by providing expert professional opinion in product development and process re-engineering in a seamless manner for bank-wide and cross-functional processes.
Effectively call meetings and oversee plans and results for intricate and complex risk matters and processes that run across and relate to various areas.
Represent Internal Audit in various management and steering committees and provide advice and direction on matters related to Governance and Controls.
Interface and engage with Regulators, Consultants and Assurance Providers and ensure that all regulatory requirements / expectations pertaining to Internal Audit are met in an effective and timely manner.
Provide active leadership and guidance to a team of highly skilled Internal Audit professionals in fulfilling complex mandatory regulatory reviews and validations.
Ensure adherence to the approved Internal Audit procedures, Internal Audit Standards and best industry practices.
Ensure adherence with all Balanced Score Card (BSC) targets / thresholds applicable for the team.
Lead, coach and train the audit staff to improve overall effectiveness and improvement of skills in a dynamic regulatory landscape and a constantly evolving control environment.

Head of Business and Risk Audit

Idaho National Laboratory

<div><div>Senior Manager &ndash; Performance Assurance - (23325)</div><div>
DESCRIPTION<div></div> 
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Manager &ndash; Performance Assurance to work on our Performance Assurance team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.
The Senior Manager &ndash; Performance Assurance is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing the effectiveness and maturity of INL&rsquo;s Contractor Assurance System (CAS). This position leads a team of senior career program managers, driving strategic initiatives that streamline processes, challenge legacy practices, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability. The Senior Manager integrates issues management, Lessons learned, management observations, and self-assessment into the broader CAS ecosystem, leveraging innovative approaches&mdash;including AI and advanced analytics&mdash;to enable proactive risk management and continuous improvement. This role partners across the laboratory to ensure assurance activities are mission-aligned, stakeholder-informed, and operationally impactful.
Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>
Provide strategic direction and oversight for performance assurance programs, managing senior program managers and guiding the development and execution of department-wide initiatives.</li><li>
Integrate issues management, lessons learned, management observations, and self-assessment processes into all assurance activities, ensuring timely identification, analysis, and resolution of risks and opportunities.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement by streamlining assurance processes, removing friction points, and challenging legacy practices to accelerate decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>
Advance the maturity of CAS by standardizing practices, embedding risk-informed thinking, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.</li><li>
Champion the adoption of innovative tools and methodologies&mdash;including AI and advanced analytics&mdash;to elevate assurance from compliance monitoring to strategic enablement.</li><li>
Promote active engagement and partnership with line organizations, ensuring assurance professionals are visible, collaborative, and responsive in the field.</li><li>
Establish robust feedback mechanisms with stakeholders, using input to refine assurance programs and communicate the impact of changes.</li><li>
Collaborate with laboratory leadership, directorate management, and external stakeholders to align assurance programs with INL mission objectives and DOE requirements.</li><li>
Communicate results, recommendations, and strategic priorities across disciplines and to senior leadership.</li><li>
Perform programmatic assessments and post event investigations while supporting leadership in developing appropriate and sustainable corrective actions.</li><li>
Implement all aspects of Performance Monitoring and Analyses including Issues Management, Self-Assessment, Lessons Learned, Management Observations, and event analyses.</li><li>
Responsible for developing and monitoring of existing Performance Assurance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to drive improvements in those metrics, analyses of various sources of operational data to proactively identify trends adverse to mission accomplishment and overall impact of the supported directorate, development of dynamic dashboards representing operational and financial performance to Sr. Leadership, identify process improvements in operations and process flows, and develop schedules to track accomplishments toward annual program goals supporting the overall Enterprise Risk Management and Management Review Meeting (assessment of organizational performance and health) approach.</li> 
<li>
Responsible for implementing program(s) within assigned directorate utilizing established processes and tools.</li><li>
Support data entry, report generation, date tracking, email reminders, document attachment, assessment
generation, information gathering, minute taking, and other coordination activities as assigned.</li><li>
Support condition screening for noncompliance issues, assigning trend codes, and owning mission centers as
directed.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison between individual contributors, directorate leadership, and the Performance Management
organization as well as external customers and working groups.
Work with leadership to both inform and mitigate identified risks as appropriate.</li><li>
Review performance and operational data sources to identify adverse trends and risks to mission accomplishment.</li><li>
Define Performance Assurance expectations of program(s) as well as provide the process, tools, training, and program support to implement an effective program across all INL mission centers/organizations to ensure compliance with applicable DOE order(s) and provide analysis that enable INL leadership to make risk informed decisions.</li><li>
May implement an effective risk-based approach to protect INL security assets and activities against the consequences of attempted theft, diversion, terrorist attack, industrial sabotage, radiological sabotage, chemical sabotage, biological sabotage, espionage, unauthorized access, compromise, and other acts having an adverse impact on national security or the environment.</li><li>
May participate in inspections and assessments of equipment and processes to identify issues and risks, identifying corrective actions, and work with line management to ensure effective closure of actions as well as to ensure maximum usage of program budgets. Work may focus on one of many areas, including LabWay,</li></ul><div> 
</div></div><div>
QUALIFICATIONS<div></div><div> 
Minimum Requirements:</div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in performance assurance, risk management, or related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.<ul><li>
Demonstrated expertise in contractor assurance processes, issues management, self-assessment, and risk analysis.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams and manage strategic initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.</li><li>
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE &ldquo;Q&rdquo; clearance.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Advanced degree in engineering, operations, or related discipline.</li><li>
Experience with DOE/NNSA programs and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Working knowledge of performance assurance software tools (e.g., SharePoint, DevonWay, OpexShare).</li></ul>
Job Information:<ul><li>
The target pay range for this position is ($138,143-$209,345) annually. The full pay range is salary grade 530 ($105, 516-$269,052). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.</li><li>
TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel,
bend, and work in an office environment and in operational/research areas. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to
keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of
office equipment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing
capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match</li><li>
Paid time off (personal leave)</li><li>
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)</li><li>
Comprehensive Relocation Package</li><li>
Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.</li></ul><div>
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world&rsquo;s energy future and secure our nation&rsquo;s critical infrastructure. 
INL Mission 
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.</div><div> 
INL Vision 
Our vision is to change the world&rsquo;s energy future and secure our nation&rsquo;s critical infrastructure.</div><div> 
Selective Service Requirements 
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.</div><div> 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</div><div> 
Reasonable Accommodation 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</div>
Other Information 
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.<div> 
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PRIMARY LOCATION: US-ID-Idaho Falls</div><div>
JOB: Performance/Quality Assurance</div><div>
ORGANIZATION: Office of Risk, Assurance &amp; Compliance (A6xx)</div><div>
SCHEDULE: Full-time</div><div>
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular</div><div>
JOB POSTING: Oct 24, 2025, 1:45:46 PM</div><div>
UNPOSTING DATE: Nov 8, 2025, 12:59:00 AM</div><div>
RELOCATION: Position Relocation Eligible</div><div>
TELEWORK: On-Site Worker</div></div>

Senior Manager – Performance Assurance

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