Sr. Director Enterprise Risk and Compliance

Senior Director, Enterprise Risk and ComplianceLocation: Flexible within the United States (Atlanta preferred)

Type: Contract Engagement with Potential for Permanency

Presented by: The Intersect Group

Company OverviewWe are partnering with a respected global humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing poverty reduction, social justice, and sustainable development across more than one hundred countries. The organization operates in both stable and highly complex environments and remains committed to the safety, integrity, and resilience of its global teams. With a mission rooted in service, accountability, and long-term impact, the organization is undertaking a broader transformation to strengthen enterprise risk management, compliance, and governance capabilities. This environment offers a highly collaborative culture and a chance to influence meaningful global outcomes.

Role SummaryThe Senior Director of Enterprise Risk and Compliance will provide strategic leadership across enterprise risk, global safety and security, compliance, and insurance. This high-impact, hands-on role will immediately support organizational transformation while building the foundation for a long-term Enterprise Risk Management framework.

The role spans global operations and supports cross-functional leaders, country offices, and senior executives. It is ideal for a senior risk leader who excels in ambiguous environments, works autonomously, and brings strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal capabilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Risk Management and Governance

• Lead and formalize the enterprise risk framework and strengthen risk governance
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, scenario analyses, and stress testing
• Maintain the enterprise risk register and define appetite, tolerance, and mitigation strategies
• Deliver risk reports and dashboards to executive leadership and Board committees
• Serve as primary liaison to the Audit and Risk Committee on enterprise risk matters

Insurance and Risk Financing

• Oversee the global insurance portfolio across liability, D and O, workers compensation, property, travel, medical, evacuation, and fleet
• Manage brokers, underwriters, advisors, renewals, and negotiations
• Ensure alignment between insurance strategy, duty of care, and ERM insights

Global Safety, Security, and Duty of Care

• Provide leadership across global safety and security practices, including high-risk contexts
• Lead crisis management activities and escalation processes
• Oversee fleet and road safety strategy including training, data tracking, and continuous improvement

Compliance and External Risk

• Lead compliance frameworks related to sanctions, anti-terror financing, bribery and corruption, whistleblower standards, and U.S. regulatory obligations
• Evaluate political, regulatory, and donor-related risks
• Develop mitigation strategies and partner with Legal, Audit, Finance, and Operations

Key Priorities in the First Three Months

• Formalize the ERM framework and prepare materials for the Audit and Risk Committee
• Establish a fleet safety program and partner with supply chain and logistics
• Strengthen safety and security structures during organizational restructuring
• Lead the insurance renewal cycle with internal and external partners

Key Requirements• Deep enterprise risk management experience at a global scale

• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate at Board and committee levels
• Ability to operate independently and deliver under tight timelines
• Experience within NGOs, INGOs, or international development environments strongly preferred
• Strong collaboration skills working across diverse global teams
• Ability to navigate high ambiguity during organizational change

Preferred Skills• Experience preparing senior leadership or Board-level materials

• Exposure to private sector risk or compliance environments
• Background working with country offices across multiple regions
• Strategic thinking with the ability to build long-term risk capabilities
• Ability to lead teams if converted to permanent employment

Why This Opportunity• Opportunity to build Enterprise Risk Management from the ground up

• High visibility with executive leadership and governance bodies
• Immediate impact supporting organizational transformation
• Mission-driven organization with global reach
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Potential for full-time conversion if funding stabilizes

Call to ActionIf you are an experienced global risk leader ready to build foundational frameworks, influence senior decision makers, and deliver meaningful organizational impact, apply today through The Intersect Group with your resume and best contact information. Our team will follow up promptly.