Enterprise Risk Management Senior Manager

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

The Sr. Manager, ERM will play an integral role in leading and maturing the company’s enterprise risk management program, driving risk culture, governance, and cross-functional coordination. This role will formalize and operationalize risk frameworks, facilitate risk identification and assessment, and further embed risk management practices and culture into decision‑making, strategic planning, and day‑to‑day operations in a fast‑paced environment.

• Create, maintain, and enhance the ERM policy, framework, operating structures, and capabilities (risk appetite, key risk indicators, etc.)
• Coordinate the Risk Liaison Network, develop roles/responsibilities, and lead network meetings
• Support leadership and board risk discussions; facilitate setting and approval of company risk appetite
• Develop, deliver, track, and report on risk culture initiatives and ERM program improvements

• Facilitate cross‑functional risk prioritization (Emerging Risk team, GRC committee)
• Lead risk workshops and coordinate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation tracking
• Improve risk quantification and scenario analysis capabilities to support decision‑making
• Review and challenge risk assessments, control designs, and mitigation plans to ensure completeness, consistency, and effectiveness
• Administer periodic risk surveys; analyze, summarize, and communicate results

• Project manage complex and cross‑functional risk assessments (e.g., high‑risk markets)
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and GRC teams to ensure coordinated risk management and to support closure of critical issues
• Recommend and monitor implementation of systematic/process fixes to reduce future occurrences
• Provide coaching and capability building on effective risk management and issue closure

• Develop, deliver, and facilitate training/awareness programs for ERM
• Equip employees with skills to manage risks as part of their day‑to‑day work
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on risk‑related decisions; provide risk‑informed insights to support key initiatives and decision‑making
• Stay current on ERM trends, emerging risks and opportunities

• Develop ERM dashboards and quarterly risk reports for leadership and board
• Aggregate top risks/issues across all functions; maintain enterprise‑level risk dashboard
• Prepare consolidated risk/issue reports and communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Work with risk liaisons to track all items in centralized tool
• Partner with IT on risk management automation and tool management

• Demonstrated experience operating in a second‑line risk function with independent oversight responsibilities
• Strong project management skills, especially for complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Strong ability to coach and build risk management capabilities across teams
• Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks and techniques including experience with risk quantification, risk appetites, scenario analysis, key risk indicators, and reporting
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance tools and automated risk reporting solutions. Experience with Service Now/Integrated Risk Management tool is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Information Systems, or Risk…