Director, Risk and Assurance

## About the Role The Director, Risk and Assurance, serves as the central leader for enterprise risk management, compliance assurance, and audit coordination at Public Partnerships LLC. This critical role involves overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, maintaining enterprise risk inventories, and ensuring effective management of compliance, operational, contractual, financial, and reputational risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles and frameworks, as well as experience leading audit coordination, remediation governance, and risk management activities.

The Director, Risk and Assurance, will report to the Vice President, Compliance, and will provide strategic oversight of the organization's risk identification, assessment, remediation, and monitoring activities. This role requires strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, as well as the ability to influence and advise executive leadership on emerging risks, risk trends, and remediation effectiveness.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director, Risk and Assurance, will foster a proactive, solutions-oriented risk culture and establish performance expectations, accountability, and professional development plans for the Risk and Assurance team.

## What You Will Do - Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework - Maintain enterprise risk inventories, risk registers, risk scoring methodologies, and governance processes - Oversee intake, triage, prioritization, and escalation of enterprise risk events - Facilitate structured risk assessments and risk interviews across business functions - Evaluate potential regulatory, operational, financial, contractual, and reputational impacts of identified risks - Assess adequacy of controls, mitigation strategies, and residual risk exposure - Present significant and emerging risks to executive leadership and governance committees - Oversee organizational coordination of external audits, assessments, SOC audits, client audits, and regulatory reviews - Ensure effective management of audit requests, evidence collection, deliverables, and stakeholder communications - Establish quality review processes for audit responses and submissions - Monitor audit findings and oversee remediation activities

## What We Are Looking For - Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles and frameworks - Experience leading audit coordination, remediation governance, and risk management activities - Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities - Ability to influence and advise executive leadership on emerging risks, risk trends, and remediation effectiveness - Experience with healthcare regulatory requirements, Medicaid programs, and compliance operations - Strong knowledge of Excel and risk analytics - Proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with executive leadership, governance committees, and external stakeholders - Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, finance, or accounting

## Nice to Have - Experience with risk management software and tools - Certification in risk management, such as CRMA or CRM - Experience with data analytics and visualization tools - Knowledge of IT and cybersecurity risk management principles and frameworks

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options - Access to cutting-edge technology and tools - Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance - Comprehensive health and wellness programs - Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

- Tip: Showcase your expertise in Excel and risk analytics by highlighting specific projects or experiences where you successfully managed and analyzed large datasets.

• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with Enterprise Risk Management principles and frameworks, and how you have applied them in previous roles.
• Tip: Highlight your ability to influence and advise executive leadership on emerging risks, risk trends, and remediation effectiveness.
• Tip: Emphasize your strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, and provide examples of how you have applied these skills in previous roles.
• Tip: Research the company's culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your own values and approach to risk management align with those of the organization.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with healthcare regulatory requirements, Medicaid programs, and compliance operations, and how you have applied this knowledge in previous roles.
• Tip: Consider obtaining certifications in risk management, such as CRMA or CRM, to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.