Coupa makes companies operate smarter and grow faster. Our leading AI-driven platform connects and optimizes sourcing, purchasing, supply chains, and financial management. More than 3,000 global organizations large and small trust Coupa to transform operating margins, increase efficiencies and growth, optimize cash, and reduce risk.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Risk Manager manage the application of analytical risk management principles to prepare for, prevent, mitigate, and respond to risks. Develop and maintain the Program Risk Framework, Risk Management Plan, and Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) to document processes, activities, instructions, best practices, and lessons learned. Analyze trends, conduct assessments, report results, propose risk reduction measures, manage risk response activities, and provide oversight and training to Risk Management Specialists, Risk Owners, and the Program Management Office on risk management processes, requirements, tools, and
techniques.to lead the development and implementation of our organization’s risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, with the ability to work cross-functionally to build a comprehensive and scalable risk management framework.
The role is part of the GRC organization and requires experience of program delivery, strong stakeholder management and an ability to work cross-functionally at many different levels.
What you will do:
- Design, implement and manage a team dedicated to identifying, assessing and mitigating risk across organization
- Establish and refine methodologies for risk evaluation, prioritization, and reporting
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management program
- Collaborate with procurement, legal, and IT teams to assess and mitigate risks associated with vendors, suppliers, and other third-party relationships
- Serve as a key liaison between the risk management function and other departments ensuring alignment and collaboration on risk-related matters
- Manage Program escalations, exceptions and non- compliance events in accordance with Policy requirements
- Lead development and execution of enterprise education campaigns designed to increase outsourced risk awareness and Third Party, Partner and Supplier Management Program adherence
- Evaluate suppliers to assess posture and potential exposures at initial onboarding and Oversee third party risk assessment execution at initial onboarding and throughout engagement throughout engagement
- Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Drive response and resolution of internal and external audit inquiries and examinations
- Define, measure and monitor progress of Third Party, Partner and Supplier Risk Management activities ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. (Issue Tracking, Risk Remediation Efforts, Key Supplier Metrics)
- Lead control design to improve the efficacy of risk mitigation activities
- Leading digitization and automation efforts across risk management processes – specifically responsible for managing enhancements to and driving the adoption of GRC platform housing Enterprise Risks and KRIs
- Develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Metrics (KPIs) to drive Program oversight consistency across the supplier ecosystem
- Leading organizational KRI effectiveness reviews and driving stronger quantitative measures across global and regional business areas, working with respective risk teams
- Create reporting materials detailing program oversight activities, supplier ecosystem health and KRIs/ KPIs for various executive management committees
What you will bring to Coupa:
- Knowledge of Third-Party Risk and traditional risk management and its relationship within a large organization, including understanding of risk concepts across the strategic, financial, operational, technology & legal domains
- Analytical and reasoning skills to drive risk-based decisions. Experience with risk identification, assessment, and mitigation of material risks, while assisting risk owners with development of controls and mitigation plans
- Knowledge of and experience in designing and operating third party risk governance frameworks in consideration of other relevant regulations applicable to the financial services industry
- Ability to provide consult, insight and guidance in consideration of business need and third-party risk management strategic objectives
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of processes and controls
Qualifications:
- 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years related experience in risk and/or compliance management
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication and facilitation skills, plus ability to work independently and effectively in a continually changing environment
- Clear thinker with strong technical and data analysis skills, plus solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to develop strong relationships and work with all organizational levels
- Ability to identify and understand global risk events and how they impact on the enterprise
- Knowledge, skill and understanding in applying risk management practices specifically as it relates to ERM (assessment, methodologies, scoring, tolerance, mitigation/management principles and regulatory expectations)
- General understanding and application of popular risk management frameworks including COSO, NIST, and/or ISO
Preferred:
- Experience with GRC and risk management platforms and implementation
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP), or similar certifications
- Familiarity with SaaS applications / cloud risks and controls
- Experience with Enterprise and IT Risk Management
The estimated pay range for this role is as follows:
•Based in Bay Area, California: $130,900 - 154,000
•Based in Colorado: $110,925 - 130,500
•Based in New Jersey: $124,525 - 146,500
•Based in New York: $124,525 - 146,500
•Based in Washington: $118,150 - 139,000
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.
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