Risk Management Specialist - ERM

About the Company Our client is a well-established insurance and financial solutions company serving insurers and commercial partners nationwide. They offer a stable, respected environment paired with the energy of a growing, evolving risk function. This is a chance to join a small but expanding Enterprise Risk Management team and play a foundational role in shaping how it operates going forward. The Opportunity We're looking for a Risk Management Specialist to join a growing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function. This is a broad, hands‑on role for someone who wants exposure across multiple areas of risk – third-party/vendor risk, fraud investigation coordination, enterprise risk reporting, and regulatory compliance support – rather than specializing narrowly in just one. This is a great fit for someone mid‑career who is a self-starter, detail-oriented, and excited about the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding team over the next 1–2 years. What You’ll Do Third-Party Risk Management Support execution and continuous improvement of the third-party risk management (TPRM) program Conduct pre-contract due diligence and ongoing vendor risk assessments Facilitate annual vendor reviews and track remediation of identified issues Maintain vendor risk management systems and the vendor inventory database Prepare vendor risk dashboards and reporting Fraud & Investigations Support Coordinate investigations of suspected fraudulent insurance claims Maintain accurate investigative documentation Support compliance with state anti-fraud regulations and reporting deadlines Help coordinate fraud awareness training Enterprise Risk Management Support enterprise risk assessments, risk identification, and mitigation planning Maintain enterprise risk registers and supporting documentation Assist with control assessments and issue tracking Risk Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain dashboards, KRIs, and management reporting Analyze trends and emerging risks for leadership review Compliance & Regulatory Support Review SOC1 reports and track Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) Support internal and external audit requests as needed Continuous Improvement Participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives; identify automation and process improvement opportunities across risk programs. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (equivalent experience considered) Experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, fraud/investigations, vendor management, or insurance operations – a mix of these areas is ideal; you don’t need to have owned all of them Insurance industry background strongly preferred Familiarity with third-party risk management, vendor governance, or GRC systems a plus Exposure to insurance regulatory environments a plus Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; experience with GRC platforms or data visualization tools (PowerBI a plus) Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and build strong stakeholder relationships A proactive, go-getter mindset – someone who looks for answers and proposes solutions rather than waiting for direction Compensation & Benefits Annual bonus eligibility Hybrid work model (2 days/week in office) Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-visibility risk team early and help shape how it grows. You’ll work directly with senior risk leadership, gain broad cross‑functional exposure, and have a clear path for advancement as the team expands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oliver James Associates Ltd.