Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consultant – Governance & Risk Register NEW!

Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consultant – Governance & Risk RegisterAustin,TXDatePosted : 4/27/2026 8:36:51 AMJobNumber : DTS1017187702JobType : ContractSkills: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Register Design, Risk Scoring & Prioritization, Risk Governance Frameworks, Workflow Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Audit-Ready Documentation, Risk Taxonomy, Compliance & Controls, Process Design, Reporting & Escalation, Knowledge TransferJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior ERM Consultant to design and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework, including risk governance workflows, risk scoring models, and enterprise risk register structure.This role requires strong expertise in risk governance, stakeholder engagement, and audit-ready documentation, with the ability to establish scalable processes for identifying, assessing, and managing organizational risks.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end risk governance workflows, including:Risk identification and intakeRisk review and validationRisk acceptance, mitigation, or transferOngoing monitoring and reassessmentDevelop and standardize the enterprise risk register framework, including taxonomy and data structureDefine risk scoring and prioritization models (likelihood, impact, and ranking methodology)Establish roles and responsibilities for risk owners, reviewers, and governance bodiesDesign escalation, reporting, and decision-making processes for high-risk scenariosFacilitate stakeholder workshops across business, technology, and security teamsSupport initial onboarding and population of risks into the enterprise risk registerProduce audit-ready documentation, including:Risk register structure and definitionsRisk scoring methodologyGovernance workflows and operating proceduresProvide knowledge transfer and training to internal teams to ensure long-term sustainabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align risk practices with organizational objectivesKey DeliverablesEnterprise Risk Register FrameworkStandardized templates, taxonomy, and structureRisk Scoring & Prioritization ModelLikelihood and impact scalesScoring methodology and prioritization logicRisk Governance ModelDefined workflows for intake, review, acceptance, and monitoringRoles and responsibilities matrixInitial Risk Register PopulationDocumented risks reflecting current risk postureFinal Documentation PackageComprehensive guidance and procedures for ongoing risk managementRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) or related fieldProven experience designing risk register frameworks and governance modelsStrong expertise in risk scoring and prioritization methodologiesExperience defining and implementing risk governance processes and workflowsDemonstrated ability in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and enablementStrong skills in documentation, reporting, and knowledge transferExperience delivering audit-ready risk management documentationExcellent communication and presentation skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience in IT or Cybersecurity Risk ManagementFamiliarity with regulatory or compliance frameworksExperience working in large enterprise or government environmentsCertifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar (preferred but not required)