Principal Enterprise Risk Manager

Skip to main contentCareers at F5Sign InPrincipal Enterprise Risk Manager page is loadedPrincipal Enterprise Risk ManagerApplyremote typeHybridlocationsSeattletime typeFull timeposted onPosted 13 Days Agojob requisition idRP1037999At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.  Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.Principal ERM Risk ManagerPosition SummaryAt F5, we're a big tech company with a small-company vibe.  The F5 Enterprise Risk Management team is looking for a Risk leader to join our growing team.  The Principal Risk Manager will be focused on generating strategic risk guidance on existing and emerging risks aligned to major business activities such as Emerging risks, SaaS & Managed service, Cyber, Resiliency & Tech ops, Customer Service, Support & Labs, Third party manufacturing & Physical Security, M&A, major deals, product development, or operational changes, to ensure risk-informed decision-making.On this team, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your depth of subject matter experience, communication and project management skills, and your ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to execute on a wide variety of initiatives. Demonstrable skills in risk and process taxonomies, risk assessment processes, project and stakeholder management are mandatory.What You’ll Do Ensure risk considerations are embedded into high-stakes decision-making processes.Operate in tools like ServiceNow, Jira, and Aha to streamline risk workflows and reporting processes.Leverage AI and machine learning to monitor, predict, and proactively address emerging risk patterns and trends.Analyze and aggregate risk data from across functions to generate actionable insights.Define metrics and dashboards that give real-time insights into enterprise risk health.Recommend process and control improvements to enhance risk mitigation, efficiency, and quality.Manage risk issue activities, including identification, root cause analysis, action planning, and reporting outcomes to management.Challenge process and business owners on remediation plans to ensure adequacy of actions.Advise executive leadership on complex risk matters requiring judgment and resolution.Provide guidance on control design, documentation, and automation opportunities during process mapping.Support senior leaders on projects and strategic initiatives with risk-related decisions.Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen risk culture.The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job.  However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.What You’ll BringStrong understanding of risk management principles, particularly in the context of M&A activities, strategic partnerships, technology deployments, and market expansions.Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendor relationships and emerging technologies like SaaS platforms.Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing risk data from multiple functions to produce actionable insights and strategic guidance.Advanced knowledge and practical experience with risk management tools, such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Aha, for streamlining risk workflows and reporting.Familiarity with leveraging AI and machine learning for monitoring, predicting, and addressing emerging risks and trends.Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with IT, cybersecurity...