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About the Role

Finastra is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Enterprise Risk Manager to strengthen enterprise and technology risk assessment capabilities through data-driven insights, advanced analytics, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. This role will identify, assess, monitor, and report on various risks, supporting alignment with business objectives and the organization’s risk appetite. It is a hands-on individual contributor role combining risk management, technology risk assessment, analytics, and stakeholder advisory.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide and targeted risk assessments focused on strategic, operational, technology, cybersecurity, resilience, third-party, and emerging risks.
Develop and maintain risk assessment methodologies that evaluate both business and technology-related risks.
Assess risks associated with cloud platforms, infrastructure, applications, data management, third-party technology providers, digital transformation, and AI-enabled initiatives.
Partner with technology, cybersecurity, product, compliance, operations, and business teams to identify control gaps, emerging threats, and areas requiring management attention.
Evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of technology, cyber, operational, and enterprise risks and provide actionable mitigation recommendations.
Support the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk assessment processes, and governance practices.
Establish and monitor key risk indicators, risk appetite metrics, technology risk dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
Prepare risk reports, trend analyses, and leadership-ready materials for senior stakeholders, risk committees, and governance forums.
Use analytics, automation, visualization tools, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve risk insights, reporting efficiency, and decision-making.
Identify opportunities to automate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and escalation activities.
Support the development of continuous monitoring approaches that use data, automation, and risk indicators to identify emerging and material risks.
Assess control effectiveness across technology, cyber, operational, and enterprise risk management programs.
Provide independent challenge and oversight of risk management activities while supporting practical, business-aligned outcomes.
Provide risk advisory support for strategic initiatives, technology implementations, AI deployments, transformation programs, and business change initiatives.
Facilitate risk discussions, workshops, assessments, and stakeholder conversations across the organization.
Monitor emerging risks related to AI, cybersecurity threats, regulatory change, digital innovation, geopolitical developments, resilience, and third-party ecosystems.
Conduct scenario analysis, stress testing, and forward-looking risk assessments to evaluate potential business impact.
Recommend enhancements to governance, controls, reporting, and risk management processes based on industry trends, data insights, and evolving threats.
Promote a risk-aware culture by building strong stakeholder relationships and enabling informed, balanced decision-making.

Requirements

Strong experience in enterprise risk management, technology risk management, operational risk, cyber risk, IT audit, compliance, or a related risk discipline.
Demonstrated ability to conduct enterprise, technology, cyber, operational, or emerging risk assessments.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and technology risk management principles.
Knowledge of technology risk domains such as cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, identity and access management, resilience, third-party risk, data management, and application risk.
Ability to assess risk impact, likelihood, control effectiveness, and mitigation options in a business-relevant way.
Experience supporting risk governance, executive reporting, risk committees, or senior stakeholder discussions.
Ability to develop risk reports, trend analyses, dashboards, KRIs, risk appetite metrics, and executive-level presentations.
Experience using data, analytics, automation, visualization tools, or AI-enabled approaches to support risk assessment, monitoring, reporting, or decision-making.
Familiarity with risk management, analytics, and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ServiceNow, Archer, or similar platforms is helpful.
Understanding of regulatory and industry frameworks such as COSO ERM, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 27001, FFIEC guidance, COBIT, operational resilience principles, or technology and cyber risk best practices.
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, AI governance considerations, responsible AI practices, or emerging technology risk is preferred.
Ability to partner effectively with Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Internal Audit, Product Management, Operations, and business stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence across organizational levels without direct authority.
Strategic and enterprise-wide risk perspective with the ability to balance business objectives, innovation, governance, and control requirements.
Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and modern risk practices.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management
Technology Risk Management
Operational Risk
Cyber Risk
IT Audit
Compliance
Risk Assessment
Cloud Platforms
Infrastructure
Application Risk
Data Management
Third-Party Risk
Digital Transformation
AI-enabled Initiatives
Control Gaps
Emerging Threats
Risk Mitigation
Risk Frameworks
Governance Practices
Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Risk Appetite Metrics
Technology Risk Dashboards
Executive Reporting
Analytics
Automation
Visualization Tools
AI Capabilities
Continuous Monitoring
Control Effectiveness
Independent Challenge
Risk Advisory
Scenario Analysis
Stress Testing
AI
Cybersecurity Threats
Regulatory Change
Digital Innovation
Geopolitical Developments
Resilience
Third-Party Ecosystems
Power BI
Tableau
ServiceNow
Archer
COSO ERM
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
ISO 27001
FFIEC Guidance
COBIT
Operational Resilience
AI/ML Concepts
AI Governance
Responsible AI
Emerging Technology Risk
Stakeholder Management
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Executive Communication
Presentation Skills
Influence
Strategic Thinking
Data-Driven Mindset
Continuous Improvement

Location

Sandy Springs/Atlanta Office

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Individual Contributor

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
Advanced degree or relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, FAIR, Certified Analytics Professional, AI Risk, or AI Governance certifications are a plus.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Connection with Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups.
Monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive.
Medical, life and disability insurance.
Retirement plans.
Lifestyle, and other benefits.
Paid time off for volunteering.
Donation-matching opportunities.
Involvement in inclusion communities.
Access to online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Participation in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates.
Opportunity to share voice through regular employee surveys.

About the Company

Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry.
Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.
We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.

Equal Opportunity

Applicants for this position need to be located in posted location or their immediate surrounding areas.
Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants who currently reside in New York City or California.