Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager

Core Responsibilities

The Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager supports the organization’s enterprise compliance program, ensuring sustainable program execution, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities. Key duties include:

• Overseeing policy management, regulatory deadline tracking, and case preparation for fraud and whistleblower programs.
• Serving as a key liaison for internal legal and compliance inquiries.
• Collaborating with various departments, leadership, and external advisors to strengthen governance and reduce risk.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States.
• Willingness to travel for twice-annual Common App Retreat.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or legal operations.
• Strong foundational knowledge of investigations, compliance, and administrative procedures.
• Solid business and legal acumen with sound judgment and tight deadline delivery.
• Proven administrative experience, including request intake, email management, data entry, and task tracking.
• Ability to prioritize, manage competing tasks, and maintain a portfolio of work in a collaborative environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication, with proficiency in summarizing complex issues.
• Experience in case management, due diligence, and communication.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for leadership.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• High discretion, judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret quantitative/qualitative data and steward sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial data concisely to diverse audiences.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Certifications: Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP).
• Experience supporting Legal in Not-for-Profit, Technology, and Higher Education sectors.
• Fast-paced legal environment experience.
• Sensitivity to corporate compliance needs and ability to balance administrative/substantive work.
• Strong work ethic and collaboration across the organization.
• Effectiveness in one-on-one, small, and large-group presentations.
• Passion for higher education is a plus.