Director | Enterprise Risk Management

Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Title: Director, Enterprise Risk Management Location: Green Bay or La Crosse, WI. Position is not fully remote and will need to reside in close proximity to Green Bay or La Crosse for frequent on site needs. Department: Legal Services Reports To: Co-Chief Legal Officer Position Summary: We are seeking a Director of Enterprise Risk Management to lead and evolve our organization’s risk management function. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across financial, operational, compliance, and strategic domains. The Director will oversee internal audit, corporate insurance programs, and enterprise risk frameworks, ensuring organizational resilience and informed decision-making. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping how we understand and address risk, from capital investments to cybersecurity and beyond. Key Responsibilities: Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies. Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit program focused on high-risk areas. Design and refine risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to embed risk awareness into strategic planning. Provide actionable risk insights and reports to senior leadership and the board. Oversee corporate insurance strategy, including management of a wholly owned Captive Insurance Company. Ensure adequate coverage for liability, property, workers’ compensation, cyber risk, and other exposures. Analyze claims data and partner with insurers to implement loss control programs. Work with IT and cybersecurity teams to assess internal controls and ensure appropriate risk mitigation tools are in place. Partner with finance, legal, compliance, and operations to evaluate risks associated with new projects and capital investments. Maintain strong relationships with brokers, underwriters, and third-party consultants. Qualifications: Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Insurance, or related field. Preferred: Master’s Degree in Risk Management, Healthcare/Hospital Administration, Business (MBA), or related field. Certifications: Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Certified Risk Professional (CRP) Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) Experience: 5–7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in risk management, internal audit, or compliance. Minimum 5 years in a healthcare or legal environment preferred. Why Emplify? Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area, please inquire with the recruiter during the application process. Flexible work location: While this role offers some flexibility in work location, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI due to frequent on-site needs. Comprehensive Care: Be part of a team that delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across multiple specialties. Community Impact: Work in communities where your contributions make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Professional Growth: Access continuous learning opportunities and career development programs. Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive network of healthcare professionals committed to excellence. If you are a strategic thinker with a broad understanding of enterprise risk—from insurance procurement to internal controls and cybersecurity—we want to hear from you! If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.