Vice President of Risk Management

Company Description VOLITANS is a UAV-focused engineering team founded in 2025 at Erciyes University, dedicated to advancing aviation disciplines and unmanned aerial vehicle systems. The team promotes an aviation culture within its community while developing innovative UAV technologies with real-world applications. VOLITANS actively represents Erciyes University in national and international competitions, showcasing high-performance UAV projects. The organization is driven by a commitment to shaping future technology through collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Role Description The Vice President of Risk Management at VOLITANS is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, financial, and operational risks related to UAV projects and organizational activities. This role includes developing and implementing an enterprise risk management framework, monitoring market and industry trends, and advising leadership on risk-adjusted decision-making. The Vice President will collaborate with engineering, finance, and project teams to evaluate project feasibility, budget exposure, and competition-related risks, while establishing policies and controls to support sustainable growth. Day-to-day tasks include conducting risk analyses, preparing reports and dashboards for leadership, leading risk reviews and scenario planning, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, funding requirements, and stakeholder expectations. The role also involves mentoring team members on risk-aware practices and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
Qualifications
Strong enterprise risk management skills, including experience building and maintaining risk frameworks and policies.
Expertise in market risk, with the ability to analyze industry trends, competition environments, and external factors affecting UAV and technology projects.
Advanced analytical skills, including quantitative and qualitative assessment, data interpretation, and scenario modeling.
Solid knowledge of finance, with experience in budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and risk-adjusted financial planning.
Background in financial services or exposure to risk management practices in technology, aerospace, or engineering-focused organizations.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, engineering management, business administration, or a related field.
Experience in leadership roles, with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and support strategic decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex risk concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Interest in aviation, UAV technologies, or engineering projects; prior experience in these areas is a plus.

Work arrangement
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