Senior Risk Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Senior Risk Manager 

Overview: The Senior Risk Manager is responsible for creating and leading the risk management department and ensuring that the company effectively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across its business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy aligned with the company’s objectives.
• Oversee risk assessment processes, including the identification and evaluation of business risks.
• Establish policies and procedures for risk reporting and risk mitigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to risk management.
• Provide guidance to senior management on risk-related matters and strategic decisions.
• Lead the development of risk modeling and analysis tools to enhance decision-making.
• Monitor changes in the external environment that may affect the risk profile of the organization.
• Facilitate risk management training and promote a risk-aware culture within the company.
• Coordinate with other departments to integrate risk management practices into all business activities.
• Manage the preparation and communication of risk reports to stakeholders, including the board of directors.
• Respond to and manage incidents and crises that have the potential to impact the company adversely.
• Direct the activities of the risk management team, providing leadership and career development opportunities upon expansion of risk department.
• Develop and manage risk department’s budget ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for risk management activities.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ARM, FRM, PRM, CRM).
• 7-15 years of experience in risk management, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Relevant experience in creating and establishing a risk management department with domestic and international operations
• Strong understanding of financial markets, operational processes, and legal/regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future risk scenarios.

Miscellaneous:

• This role is remote and may involve significant travel, estimated at 25-50% to engage with various stakeholders, oversee risk management at multiple locations and stay abreast of global risk trends.

US Salary Range$176,000—$213,000 USD

 

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medic