Partner Investments Risk Manager
Microsoft · Redmond, WA
$184k–$295k a year (estimate) our estimate; the employer didn't post pay
Full-time · Manager · Posted 1 day ago
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Job description
Partner Investment Risk Management Partner with program owners to identify, assess, and mitigate anti-corruption, integrity, fraud, and third-party risks throughout the program lifecycle. Lead compliance-by-design reviews for new and existing incentive, rebate, investment, and funding programs. Evaluate program structures, payment models, eligibility requirements, proof-of-execution frameworks, and governance controls to identify emerging risks. Support governance forums and executive decision-making through risk-based recommendations and business-focused guidance. Support remediation activities, consequence management processes, and sustainable control improvements. Drive the development of scalable controls, monitoring frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies. Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements to strengthen program integrity. Support internal audits, compliance assessments, monitoring reviews, and control testing activities. Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex compliance requirements into practical operational solutions. Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders across business, compliance, legal, finance, engineering, operations, and partner organizations. Deliver executive-ready risk communications, presentations, and recommendations. Bachelor's Degree and 4 + years in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Policy, Compliance, or a related field, AND significant experience in audit, investigations, governance and controls. Experience with anti-corruption, third-party risk management, partner ecosystems, channel programs, incentives, investments, or compliance programs. Experience supporting investigations, monitoring programs, fraud prevention efforts, or compliance reviews. Knowledge of governance frameworks, internal controls, audit practices, regulatory requirements, or compliance management systems. Experience using data analytics, automation, AI, or business intelligence tools to evaluate risk. Experience conducting risk assessments and advising business stakeholders on complex operational or compliance risks. Experience working cross-functionally with legal, compliance, finance, audit, operations, and business teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex organizational environments. Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA, CRCM, or equivalent.
