Vice President of Risk Management

Company Description Ouma is an AI-powered care navigation platform that supports family caregivers as they manage complex caregiving journeys. The platform combines intelligent technology with human-centered design to offer real-time guidance, personalized care plans, and ongoing support. Ouma was created to address gaps in a fragmented healthcare system by easing the caregiving burden and improving outcomes for caregivers and their loved ones. Caregivers can access 24/7 support for hospital discharges, medication management, home care coordination, and emotional needs. Through AI-driven insights and a curated network of services, Ouma transforms caregiving into a more guided and supported experience.
Role Description The Vice President of Risk Management is a full-time, remote role responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Ouma’s enterprise-wide risk framework. This role leads the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across operations, technology, data privacy, compliance, and market exposure. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing risk trends, developing policies and controls, and establishing key risk indicators and reporting for executive leadership and the board. The Vice President collaborates closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, and Technology teams to ensure risk considerations are integrated into strategic decisions and new initiatives. This role also oversees risk governance processes, supports regulatory and audit readiness, and promotes a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, including designing and maintaining comprehensive risk frameworks.
Experience managing Market Risk and assessing external factors that may impact organizational performance and growth.
Strong Analytical Skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and recommend actionable risk mitigation strategies.
Background in Finance and familiarity with Financial Services concepts relevant to healthcare, technology, or digital platforms.
Proven leadership experience in risk management at the director or vice president level, ideally within healthcare, health tech, or SaaS environments.
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, data security, and privacy standards applicable to healthcare and AI-driven platforms.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present risk insights to executive leadership and board members.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM, CFA) are beneficial.

Work arrangement
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