Enterprise Risk Manager

Enterprise Risk Manager – Position Summary

The Enterprise Risk Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the identification, tracking, mitigation, and communication of enterprise risk for Panorama Global. Key areas for the role include risk management, entity compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, record retention, insurance, and state registrations. This role supports strategic decision‑making by the Leadership Team, informs organizational objectives, and works closely with Business Strategy & Operations, Finance, Grants and Contracts, and People & Culture.

Candidates must be based in one of Panorama’s hub cities (Seattle, Denver, Washington, DC, or New York City). For Seattle and NYC the job requires four days per week in office starting in 2026. In Washington, DC and Denver the requirement will go into effect once offices are established, no earlier than Q4 2026.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s risk management framework to align with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise‑wide risks including financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, dashboards, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track exposure and mitigation progress.
• Assist in preparation of comprehensive risk reports to senior leadership, the Board, and Audit & Finance Committee.
• Coordinate with Associate Director, Grants & Contracts to identify and resolve compliance and risk issues presented by agreements.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise trademark strategy.
• Oversee organizational policies in data protection, cybersecurity, internal controls, record retention, urgent matters response and more.
• Coordinate implementation of record retention and destruction practices across teams.
• Manage international entity governance and compliance under the direction of VP, Finance.
• Administer enterprise insurance programs, state registrations and charitable registrations.
• Conduct first‑level legal reviews and collaborate with external counsel on key risk and compliance matters.
• Act as point of contact for data protection inquiries and GDPR compliance; ensure compliance with applicable laws and grant requirements.
• Support business continuity planning, crisis management, staff training and emergency response efforts.
• Coordinate allocations and compliance requirements between the member organizations of the Panorama Group.
• Assist Board and Audit & Finance Committee governance activities including materials preparation, resolutions, and annual conflict of interest review.
• Partner with Director, Fiscally Sponsored Programs to ensure sponsored project compliance.
• Benchmark ERM practices against sector standards and leading non‑profit frameworks.
• Recommend and assist with implementation of improvements to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Exemplify Panorama’s values, culture, and mission as an impact player; actively contribute to organizational engagement and external representation.
• May manage Individual Contributors and/or Interns, ensuring performance management concepts are upheld.

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or operations – ideally within a nonprofit, NGO, or mission‑driven organization.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and their application in non‑profit settings.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks governing 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management, grant compliance, and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Experience maintaining tracking systems, registers, or dashboards.
• Experience implementing organizational policies and procedures across teams.
• Excellent analytical, strategic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage leadership, staff, and board members.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to…