Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager

United StatesRemoteFull-timemid

Legal & ComplianceCompliance Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Must live in the United States and be willing to travel for twice-yearly organizational retreats. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or a related field,

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Legal & ComplianceCompliance Specialist

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen enterprise compliance, risk management, and governance programs within a mission-driven, technology-enabled organization. As part of the Legal team, you will help ensure consistent execution across a broad and evolving portfolio of compliance and integrity obligations. You will oversee policy management, regulatory deadlines, case preparation, and internal compliance inquiries while partnering with leaders across the organization. The position combines operational coordination, investigative support, analytical work, and stakeholder engagement. You will also contribute to identifying risks, improving processes, and strengthening governance practices. This is a U.S.-based remote opportunity with twice-yearly travel requirements and a strong focus on collaboration, discretion, and organizational impact.

Support the execution and ongoing development of enterprise compliance and risk management programs, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational priorities.
Manage policy administration, regulatory deadline tracking, compliance requests, and other operational activities supporting enterprise risk and compliance functions.
Prepare and coordinate cases related to fraud, whistleblower programs, investigations, and other sensitive compliance matters.
Serve as a key liaison for internal legal and compliance inquiries, coordinating with departments, organizational leadership, and external advisors.
Support case management, due diligence activities, investigations, and related documentation while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion.
Manage request intake, email reviews, data entry, task tracking, and portfolio administration across the compliance and legal functions.
Prepare reports, presentations, briefings, and summaries for leadership and other internal or external stakeholders.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative information to identify meaningful themes, deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Help strengthen governance practices and reduce organizational risk by identifying issues and contributing practical solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance administrative responsibilities with substantive compliance and risk management priorities.
Maintain accurate, organized records and ensure assigned work is completed within established deadlines and quality standards.

Requirements

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Must live in the United States and be willing to travel for twice-yearly organizational retreats.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, risk management, legal operations, or a related field.
Strong foundational knowledge of investigations, compliance practices, risk management, and administrative procedures.
Solid business and legal acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive matters under tight deadlines.
Strong administrative and organizational skills, including request intake, email management, data entry, task tracking, and portfolio management.
Ability to take initiative, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex issues clearly and concisely for diverse audiences.
Experience with case management, due diligence, investigations, and stakeholder communication.
Ability to develop clear reports, presentations, and leadership briefings, including the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.
Excellent time management and attention to detail, combined with strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High degree of discretion, professional judgment, and commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data objectively and identify meaningful trends or themes.
Compliance or risk management certifications such as CCEP, CFE, CRM, or RIMS-CRMP are preferred.
Experience supporting Legal functions in nonprofit, technology, or higher education environments is preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced legal or compliance environment is advantageous.
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, and willingness to work across the organization to advance shared objectives.
Passion for higher education is a plus.