- Pay
- $81–99k
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Ambitious Enterprise Risk Manager wanted to drive real impact in Financial Services from Chicago.
Financial services firms in Chicago are under constant pressure from regulators, market volatility and the sheer pace of product innovation.
This business is a fast-growing startup building a leaner, sharper way to manage risk across lending, trading and compliance functions.
Joining now means shaping the risk function itself, not just following a playbook someone else wrote years ago.
Here's what you'll be doing: Build and maintain the enterprise risk framework, covering credit, market, operational and regulatory risk across the business Run risk assessments on new products and partnerships before they launch, flagging exposure early Report risk metrics and trends directly to leadership, translating complex data into decisions they can actually act on Own relationships with regulators and auditors, keeping documentation audit-ready at all times Design and stress-test contingency plans for liquidity, cyber and third-party risk scenarios Mentor junior analysts as the risk team grows alongside the company Here are the skills you'll need: Several years' experience in enterprise risk management within Financial Services, ideally at a bank, lender or fintech Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks relevant to US financial institutions (Dodd-Frank, Basel III exposure is a plus) Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders without over-complicating the message Comfortable with ambiguity.
Startups move fast, and priorities shift Advanced skills in risk modelling tools and data analysis (Excel at minimum, Python or SQL a bonus) A genuine instinct for spotting problems before they become expensive ones Key perks and benefits: Salary of $80,500 to $98,500, based on experience Equity and stock options, so you share in what you help build Hybrid working from the Chicago office, with flexible hours around it Learning and development budget to keep sharpening your expertise A flat structure where your voice reaches leadership directly, not through five layers of management Why pursue a career in Financial Services?
Financial Services rewards people who can think clearly under pressure, and Chicago remains one of the strongest hubs in the US for exactly that kind of talent.
Risk functions are expanding as firms face more scrutiny and more complexity, which means genuine career progression for anyone willing to learn the detail.
Few sectors offer this combination of stability and upward movement for someone good at the job.
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