Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role

The Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive risk management framework across The Nuclear Company. This role works cross-functionally with leadership and operational teams to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate risks that could impact strategic objectives, financial performance, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and organizational reputation. The Director will ensure that project-level risks are consistently integrated into enterprise-level reporting, creating a holistic view of company-wide risk exposure.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making. This position will report into the Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Framework & Governance:
  Develop, implement, and enhance the company’s ERM framework, policies, and governance model
  Build and maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring alignment across departments and projects
  Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), dashboards, and risk reporting mechanisms
• Risk Assessment & Reporting:
  Lead quarterly and annual enterprise risk assessments across all business functions
  Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
  Prepare clear and concise risk reports for executives and the Board
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
  Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning, and emerging risk discussions with leaders
  Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance teams to align risk mitigation strategies
  Ensure project-level risks appropriately roll up into enterprise risk categories
• Mitigation & Monitoring:
  Track risk response plans and monitor mitigation progress
  Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements
  Support business continuity, crisis management, and resilience initiatives
• Culture & Continuous Improvement:
  Promote a risk-aware culture through training and communication
  Stay current with best practices, regulatory expectations, and industry trends (including nuclear-specific risk considerations)

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Risk Management) preferred
• 8–12 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or consulting
• Experience building or maturing an ERM program in a mid-size or large organization
• Deep understanding of risk frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and executive influence skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into actionable insights
• Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with risk management systems, dashboards, or GRC tools
• Nuclear industry experience
• Experience implementing INPO 15-011

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $175,000- $204,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.