Director Risk Management

TL;DR

Director Risk Management (Cybersecurity): Leading and developing a proactive cyber risk management program to safeguard hirify.global's global digital landscape with an accent on governance, risk lifecycle management, and compliance frameworks. Focus on building and mentoring a high-performing team, integrating risk management into agile and DevOps processes, and advising executive leadership on cyber risk posture.

Location: United States, Seattle

Salary: $201,000 - $281,500

Company

hirify.global powers global travel with innovative technology solutions and a diverse, inclusive culture focused on employee growth and travel benefits.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a multi-year cyber risk management program with clear governance and risk appetite.
• Oversee the end-to-end risk lifecycle including identification, assessment, response, and monitoring aligned with NIST methodologies.
• Advise executive leadership and board on cyber risk posture with clear insights and metrics.
• Drive operational excellence by automating workflows and integrating risk management into agile and DevOps.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing risk management team fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security, privacy, and compliance teams to deliver integrated risk and governance strategies.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the United States, Seattle
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cyber risk management and 5+ years managing teams.
• Proven ability to manage risks in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and agile development.
• Deep understanding of risk management methodologies (NIST CSF, ISO 31000, COSO ERM) and regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).

Nice to have

• Experience in high-growth technology or SaaS environments.
• Industry certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or ISO 31000.
• Experience with automation, risk register normalization, and continuous monitoring of key controls.
• Proven success in cross-functional leadership and executive communication.
• Experience advocating for inclusive talent practices and workforce transformation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Flexible work model with onsite offices.
• Travel perks including wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and IATAN membership.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment recognized by multiple awards.