Risk Management Senior Associate for Marketing, Public Affairs and Communications

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Job Description

As a valued colleague on our Public Relations and Operations team, you will provide expert advice on, and guide team in, assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as participate with key stakeholders across the enterprise and guide team in understanding business objectives.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

• Determine business areas that pose potential risks to the enterprise.
• Identify, review, analyze and manage operational risks in business units.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed risks to the enterprise.
• Monitor and report on information and processes to reduce risk using rigorous analysis.
• Prepare and maintain risk management documentation, risk policies and risk reports.
• Document and report on resolutions and control guidelines.
• Partner with the team to review business strategies and make decisions that will drive success in the face of shifting consumer behaviors and regulations.

• 2 years related experience in risk management, audit, or corporate governance.
• Hands-on experience with risk and control self-assessments, including evaluating and testing controls.
• Proven ability to manage control gaps and issues through tracking, escalation, and resolution.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining internal procedures, templates, and guidelines to ensure consistency and reduce risk. Ability to align internal policies and practices with evolving business needs.
• Experience identifying, monitoring, and reporting on key risk indicators.
• Excellent communication skills - able to present complex information clearly to various audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in enterprise risk management tools like Archer (or similar platform).
• Solid analytical skills with experience using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Prior experience managing risks in the marketing, communications, public affairs or community engagement business functions.
• Experience developing and maintaining business resiliency plans.
• Familiarity with audit processes, including documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to create and understand process diagrams to support risk analysis and improve operations.
• Familiarity with records management and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting decision tracking and ensuring alignment with governance protocols.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal teams, cross-functional groups, and leadership to drive initiatives forward.