Risk Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States World Resources Institute Full time
Job Summary

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

About the Program

WRI (World Resources Institute) seeks a detail-oriented, and highly organized Risk Manager to join WRI's Office of the General Counsel. The Risk Manager will work closely with the General Counsel and the Legal Team to continue the development, implementation and day-to-day management of an institute-wide risk framework and register for WRI. This will involve capturing risks of all types from different teams, consolidating them in an accessible location and ensuring that they are reported up to WRI leadership and WRI's board as they escalate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead on updating and implementing a comprehensive institutional risk framework and register, creating new policies, and revising and updating existing ones to fit updated framework
  • Identify existing processes where risk management needs to be incorporated. Work closely with owners of these processes to seamlessly integrate into existing workflows
  • Work alongside the General Counsel, and other key teams and members of leadership, conduct comprehensive (financial, legal, compliance, security, etc.) risk assessments for presentations to WRI's global executive team and audit and risk management committee of the Board
  • Manage technical maintenance, regular updates, and monitoring of risk registers, including the assessments conducted through the quarterly financial and risk review meetings
  • Create a framework for assessments of projects, new offices and geographies, developing security/public health situations that could affect staff. Help staff complete risk assessments as needed for various projects, and/or conduct assessments for institutional level issues
  • Develop training material for staff to understand and engage with WRI's risk register and requirements
  • Identify additional checkpoints for risk management throughout the fiscal year and project lifecycle
  • Serve as project manager for WRI's Crisis Management Team
  • Serve as safety and security coordinator across WRI network and coordinate with local offices on security issues inclusive of providing travel and safety support for projects and WRI events such as international conferences
  • Manage regular reviews and improvements of safety, security, and risk mitigation plans for all offices relative to local political and social contexts
  • Manage WRI's relationship with risk associated vendors and update the risk framework, procedures, and matrix as necessary. Advise the General Counsel on best use of outsourced work versus retaining inhouse
  • Liaise with risk management counterpoints and consultants to ensure WRI follows best risk management practices
Requirements
  • Education: You have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field is desired; relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted. Certification may count towards years of relevant work experience
  • Experience: You have a minimum of 7 years of work experience in a related field. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to be flexible and work independently or in a team environment
  • Able to set priorities and solve a range of problems independently
  • Must be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and have the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
  • Demonstrated capacity to work well under pressure and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands
  • Patience and perseverance in understanding and explaining issues to partners, contractors and other team members
  • Must be willing to attend meetings outside of regular, local business hours with notice to accommodate colleagues in other time zones
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work well in a geographically dispersed team
  • Professional demeanor, superior people skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent project management and computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Asana, web-based communications (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.), etc.
  • Commitment to WRI's mission and values and interest in environment and development issues
  • Language: Fluent in English, with additional common languages (e.g., French, Spanish) a plus
  • Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization
What We Offer
  • Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the US
  • The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission-driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
  • A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
  • The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
  • Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
  • Generous leave days that increase with tenure
  • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution, Paid Time Off


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