Senior Risk Operations Analyst

Principal Risk Operations Analyst | 100% Remote (WFH) Opportunity

General Summary

The Principal Risk Operations Analyst serves as a senior subject-matter expert in technology and AI/Cyber governance, responsible for driving complex risk programs, shaping enterprise governance frameworks, and providing high-level advisory support to leadership. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of risk, responsible AI, cyber governance, and compliance processes across the organization. The Principal Analyst operates with significant autonomy, influences strategic decisions, and mentors both analysts and cross-functional partners in the adoption of robust risk practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to design, mature, and drive the implementation of governance frameworks across AI, cyber, and technology domains at the enterprise level.
• Lead complex, cross-functional risk assessments of systems, critical applications, and processes; evaluate control effectiveness, identify systemic gaps, and direct remediation strategies to ensure timely and sustainable closure.
• Develop, refine, and deliver executive-level risk reporting for senior leadership, governance committees, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on responsible AI, cyber, SOX, and IT risk practices, providing strategic guidance to program owners, project teams, and leadership.
• Proactively monitor evolving regulatory, industry, and AI/cyber landscape developments; recommend and drive updates to policies, procedures, and enterprise controls.
• Lead efforts to automate, optimize, and modernize governance processes, analytics, and risk metrics to improve scalability and operational maturity.
• Mentor and guide analysts and senior analysts, providing coaching, reviewing complex work products, and shaping governance and risk methodologies.
• AI/Cyber scope: Oversee the enterprise AI system inventory and risk-classification framework; lead lifecycle checkpoint reviews; and evaluate complex AI risks related to fairness, explain ability, privacy, model drift, and emerging AI threats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements - Background and Experience/Expertise

• 8–12+ years of experience in risk management, IT governance, audit, compliance, cybersecurity, or AI/ML governance.
• Deep expertise (certification a plus) with current industry and regulatory frameworks for cyber, AI and financial controls (such as NIST, ISO, SOX, emerging AI governance frameworks and other relevant standards).
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and leadership, manage competing priorities, and guide enterprise-level decision making.
• Expert analytical and organizational skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous problems and drive strategic, enterprise-level insights and recommendations.
• Ability to design, refine, and lead complex governance methodologies, frameworks, and best practices adopted across multiple functions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex risk, AI, and cyber concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated thought leadership, deep curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning in emerging risk, AI, and cyber domains.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Work Environment

• Remote: This position is a fully remote (work‑from‑home) opportunity.
• Candidates must be currently located in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship.
• A suitable home workspace that is private and free from distractions is required.
• Expected Work Hours: Work schedules are designed to meet both the needs of the role and the organization and may be adjusted as business needs evolve.
• Travel: Possible travel to off‑site locations may be required for meetings, as needed.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, please follow the link to our benefits page for details! EMPLOYERS Benefits and Perks

About EMPLOYERS:

As a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, we are seeking a goal-oriented individual willing to put their ideas to work!

We offer a positive, challenging work environment, combined with an opportunity to build your career as you help us grow our business, in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely EMPLOYERS®!

Headquartered in Nevada, EMPLOYERS attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our employees across the United States.  EMPLOYERS is known for the quality service and expertise we provide to our clients, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees.

We live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment.  These are the pillars that support how we do business with our clients as well as how we treat each other!

At EMPLOYERS, you’ll discover an energetic environment that inspires top achievement.  As “America’s small business insurance specialist”, we have the resources, a solid reputation and an expanding nationwide identity to enrich your work/life and enhance your career. 

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