Remote Risk Manager Role - US Hours, Global Candidates — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and explicitly labeled as such, which is a strong green flag for location-independent professionals. However, it comes with a meaningful constraint: U.S. client business hours are required, with additional flexibility needed during reporting cycles, audits, and incident response. This means you'll need to reliably cover roughly 9am–6pm in a U.S. timezone (Eastern to Pacific), significantly limiting where you can comfortably base yourself.
Best nomad destinations for this timezone alignment:
- Medellín, Colombia (UTC-5): Perfect timezone match for U.S. Eastern hours. Cost of living is very affordable — a comfortable lifestyle runs $1,200–$1,800/month. Colombia also offers a digital nomad visa valid up to 2 years.
- Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 summer): Workable for Eastern US overlap but late evenings required. Portugal's Digital Nomad Visa (D8) is available. Monthly costs ~$2,000–$2,800.
- Mexico City, Mexico (UTC-6): Excellent U.S. timezone alignment. No nomad visa needed for most nationals — tourist visas allow 180-day stays. Monthly costs ~$1,500–$2,200.
Since no salary is listed, budget planning requires contacting the recruiter. The role's compliance-heavy nature (SOX, GDPR, audits) suggests stable, structured work rather than fully async output — expect real-time availability to be genuinely required, not just preferred.
No travel-specific perks (coworking stipend, equipment budget) are mentioned. Bring your own setup.
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (with flexibility for reporting cycles, audits, and incident response)
At Pavago, we're hiring on behalf of one of our clients for a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization.
This is a high-impact role where you'll help safeguard the business by developing risk frameworks, analyzing emerging threats, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
You'll work closely with Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Executive Leadership to ensure the organization remains compliant, resilient, and prepared for evolving business risks.
If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy translating complex risk data into practical business recommendations, this role is built for you.
What You'll Own
Enterprise Risk Assessment
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across: Financial, Operational, Compliance, Market, and Cybersecurity risk
- Maintain and update: Risk registers, Control matrices, Risk assessments, and Remediation trackers
- Identify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation activities
- Partner with business leaders to strengthen proactive risk management practices
Risk Modeling & Analytics
- Build and maintain quantitative risk models using SQL, Excel, Python, R, and SAS
- Perform: Stress testing, Scenario analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and Value at Risk (VaR) modeling
- Analyze trends, anomalies, and key risk indicators (KRIs)
- Deliver data-driven recommendations to leadership
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Support compliance with applicable frameworks: SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and industry-specific regulations
- Prepare quarterly and annual compliance reports
- Support internal and external audits
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence
- Track remediation activities and regulatory deadlines
Internal Controls & Governance
- Test and evaluate internal controls
- Monitor incidents, exceptions, and risk events through Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms
- Support governance committees with reporting and documentation
- Partner with IT and Security teams on cyber risk, vendor risk, and operational resilience
- Recommend improvements to governance processes and internal controls
Reporting & Executive Communication
- Build dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, Looker, and Excel
- Present risk trends and mitigation recommendations to leadership
- Translate technical risk findings into clear business insights
- Maintain accurate documentation for executive reporting and audit purposes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, IT & Security, and Executive Leadership
- Embed risk awareness into business processes
- Support continuous improvement of enterprise risk management frameworks
Requirements
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Risk Management, Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Governance
- Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments
Core Skills
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis
- Experience using GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or similar solutions
- Strong understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), internal controls, and regulatory compliance
- Experience creating executive dashboards and risk reports
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Nice to Have
- Professional certifications: FRM, CFA, CPA, or CCEP
- Experience with VaR, Monte Carlo simulations, and stress testing
- Background in Financial Services, Healthcare, SaaS, or Enterprise Technology
- Experience supporting board reporting or executive governance committees
- Knowledge of cyber risk, vendor risk, and operational resilience
- Experience using Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- Strong analytical and quantitative mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Able to simplify complex risk concepts for business stakeholders
- Proactive in identifying issues before they become significant risks
- Strong balance of technical expertise and business judgment
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Tools & Technologies
- SQL, Microsoft Excel, Python, R, SAS
- Power BI, Tableau, Looker
- Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Review dashboards for emerging operational, financial, or compliance risks
- Run quantitative risk analyses and stress tests
- Update risk registers and remediation trackers
- Test internal controls and validate governance processes
- Prepare executive reports and compliance documentation
- Collaborate with business teams to strengthen risk mitigation strategies
- Track remediation progress and regulatory deadlines
In short: You serve as the organization's early-warning system — identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks before they impact the business.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate risk reporting
- Internal controls tested and validated on schedule
- Early identification and mitigation of business risks
- Zero missed regulatory or audit deadlines
- High-quality executive reporting and dashboards
- Positive audit outcomes and leadership confidence
Why Join Us?
- Make a direct impact on enterprise risk strategy
- Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- Influence governance, compliance, and operational resilience
- Build scalable risk management frameworks
- Fully remote role with long-term growth opportunities
- Clear career progression into: Senior Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Lead, Director of Risk & Compliance, Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Interview Process
- Application Review
- Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes)
- Recruiter Interview
- Practical Assessment (Risk Analysis & Recommendations)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Background Verification
What Happens After You Apply
Right after you apply, you'll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application and can be recorded whenever it's convenient for you.
Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you'll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps hiring managers evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful and reducing unnecessary interview rounds.
Don't overthink it — you can record your video as many times as you'd like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed.
Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after submitting your application.
Apply Now
If you're a Risk Analyst or Risk Manager who enjoys identifying business risks, strengthening governance, improving compliance, and helping organizations make informed decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in protecting and strengthening a growing business.
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