Enterprise Risk Manager

About Panorama 

Panorama is a platform for social change driven by audacious thinking, radical collaboration, and bold action. We help our partners navigate multiple pathways from vision to impact based on their needs. Our mission is to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders to co-develop solutions to change systems. Panorama’s value proposition is helping partners to operate in smarter, more impactful, and more efficient ways. Panorama’s values are built on four core principles: 

• Vision: See the big picture and examine all angles 
• Integrity: Maintain trust and strive for excellence 
• Partnership: Collaborate and foster meaningful relationships 
• Impact: Act boldly and create a ripple effect.   

• Panorama Global, a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration,  
• Panorama Strategy, a social purpose consultancy that accelerates progress for partners through audacious thinking, and   
• Panorama Action, which mobilizes voices and resources through bold action.    

Position Summary

The Enterprise Risk Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the identification, tracking, mitigation, and communication of enterprise risk for Panorama Global. Key areas for the role include risk management, entity compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, record retention, insurance, and state registrations. The Enterprise Risk Manager will support strategic decision-making by the Leadership Team and help inform organizational objectives and priorities based on collected risk assessments – presenting both opportunities and challenges. As a member of Panorama's Operations Team, this role will work across Panorama organizations and closely with Business Strategy & Operations, Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Grants and Contracts and PACT (People and Culture Team.)  This exempt, full time position reports to the Vice President, Finance.  

Candidates must be based in one of Panorama’s hub cities (Seattle, Denver, Washington, DC, and New York City). For Seattle and NYC, employees are expected to work in the office four days per week starting in 2026. In Washington, DC and Denver, this requirement will go into effect once the offices are established no earlier than Q4 2026. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  
 

Enterprise Risk Management 

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s risk management framework to align with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. 

• Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise-wide risks including financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks. 

• Develop and maintain risk registers, dashboards, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track exposure and mitigation progress. 

• Assist in preparation of comprehensive risk reports to senior leadership, the Board, and Audit & Finance Committee. 

• Coordinate with Associate Director, Grants & Contracts when appropriate to identify and resolve compliance and risk issues presented by agreements (including but not limited to permissible 501(c)(c) charitable activities, lobbying/political activity, fundraising, funding from governmental entities, and high-risk activities potentially impacting corporate insurance coverages.) 

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise trademark strategy. 

Operations and Policy Management 

• Oversee organizational policies in data protection, cybersecurity, internal controls, record retention, urgent matters response and more. 

• Coordinate implementation of record retention and destruction practices across teams, including schedule tracking and routine clean-ups. 

• Manage international entity governance and compliance under the direction of VP, Finance. 

• Administer enterprise insurance programs, state registrations and charitable registrations, including serving as primary point of contact and maintaining organizational compliance calendars. 

Compliance and Governance 

• Conduct first-level legal reviews and collaborate with external legal counsel and internal teams on key risk and compliance matters. 

• Act as point of contact for data protection inquiries and GDPR compliance; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements and industry standards. 

• Support business continuity planning, crisis management, staff training and emergency response efforts. 

• Coordinate allocations and compliance requirements between the member organizations of the Panorama Group. 

• Assist Board and Audit & Finance Committee governance activities including preparation of materials, Board resolutions, annual conflict of interest review and maintaining organizational records. 

• Partner with Director, Fiscally Sponsored Programs to ensure sponsored project compliance. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Benchmark ERM practices against sector standards and leading non-profit frameworks. 

• Recommend and assist with implementation of improvements to strengthen organizational resilience, sustainability, and accountability. 

Organizational Engagement & Participation 

• Exemplify qualities of Panorama’s Values, Culture and Mission as an impact player who  

  • Embraces everyday challenges and ambiguity as opportunities to lean in and take action,  
  • Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to asking questions, learning, and adapting,  
  • Commits to adding value to their team and to Panorama, and  

  • Actively contributes to the enhancement of Panorama’s culture by participating in organizational and team activities such as committee volunteerism, coffee chats, and other initiatives. 

• Serve as an organizational brand ambassador by representing the organization externally.  

• Contribute to process improvements and service/practice enhancements to advance our platform for social change. 

• As needed, provide timely inputs for co-design and development of initiatives, proposals, briefings/debriefs, reports, and knowledge sharing efforts. 

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of data and other information into systems such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Harvest, Lattice, and Certify. 

• May manage Individual Contributors and/or Interns, ensuring Panorama’s performance management concepts are upheld, and supporting their professional development and learning. 

• Participate in and actively contribute to internal Learning & Development opportunities, including People Managers training sessions. 

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance or operations – ideally within a nonprofit, NGO, or mission-driven organization. 

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and their application in non-profit settings. 

• Familiarity with legal frameworks governing organizations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

• Familiarity with non-profit financial management, grant compliance, and program evaluation. 

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). 

• Experience maintaining tracking systems, registers, or dashboards. 

• Experience implementing organizational policies and procedures across teams. 

• Excellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving abilities. 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage leadership, staff, and board members. 

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail and the ability to balance workload under deadlines and with multiple priorities. 

• High ethical standards and commitment to the organization’s mission and values. 

• Change and crisis management experience. 

Desired Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Non-profit Management or Finance. 

• Experience in grant-funded program management, donor compliance, or organizational governance is strongly preferred. 

• Experience in compliance for multi-entity organization 

• Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related professional certification preferred. 

This job description may change as our team continues to grow and evolve – we hope you will be excited to evolve with us as we scale and increase our impact.

Compensation & Benefits   

The starting salary for this role is $90,000-$102,000. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors: candidate skills and experience; room for growth within the band; and internal equity across the team.       

Alongside salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Flexible paid time off 

• 10 paid holidays per year, plus an organization-wide Winter Break 

• Up to 95% employer-paid monthly premiums for employee medical coverage (depending on plan selected) 

• 401(k) safe harbor plan, with employer contribution equal to 3% salary with immediate vesting 

• Up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 1 year of employment) 

• ... And more! Visit our Careers Page for our full list of benefits 

How to Apply   

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through our Careers Page Portal at panoramaglobal.applytojob.com/apply.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the position will stay open until filled.     

Panorama is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We know that representation matters in the workplace and with our partners; to that end we are committed to a hiring process grounded in equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, caste, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.      

Panorama complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture team at careers@panoramaglobal.org    

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Panorama participates in the federal E-Verify system.     

All candidates should review the E-Verify Participation at:     

• www.e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf 

And review the Right to Work posters for more information at:     

•  www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf        

The final offer will be contingent on the completion of a successful background check.