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SUMMARY

The Enterprise Risk Manager serves as the strategic leader driving Subaru of America’s (SOA) enterprise risk management and business continuity framework, known as SOAR (Subaru’s Enterprise Risk Program). This role ensures that risk awareness, mitigation, and resilience are embedded across the organization—empowering SOA to anticipate challenges, respond to disruptions, and safeguard critical business operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Develops, implements, and manages enterprise risk management strategies and systems to ensure that Subaru's enterprise risk program, SOAR, is embedded and operationalized throughout Subaru of America (SOA).

+ Develops, standardizes, implements, and maintains SOA’s business continuity program to minimize disruption to employees, customers, and operations. Trains and provides guidance to risk owners. Coordinates plan integration and testing with SOA Crisis Communications and Information Technology (IT) teams and external suppliers.

+ Maintains responsibility for the annual SOAR assessment which includes risks and opportunities identification, likelihood and impact scoring, and aggregating and evaluating mitigation strategies utilizing stakeholder interviews and industry insights.

+ Prepares and presents updates on SOAR operations, risk register, heat map, dashboards, risk mitigation, and emerging exposures to SOA, affiliate and parent company leadership, and risk owners.

+ Develops, maintains, improves, and tests business continuity plans using established standards and customized solutions across SOA’s business operations, ensuring consistency and alignment with crisis management manual and incident response plans. Stores plans in a central location.

+ Partners with risk owners to ensure that appropriate action is being taken to proactively address and mitigate risks.

+ Acts as a trusted advisor on risk issues, ensuring that current and emerging risks are properly identified, assessed, monitored, controlled, and reported.

+ Coordinates with Risk Management, Compliance, Information Security, Legal, Corporate Communications, and/or Internal Audit on risks assessments and incident response.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Monitors market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to assess their potential impact on the SOA’s risk profile.

+ Drives continuous improvement via capturing lessons learned after actual events to review and revise incident response plans and implement efficiency/productivity improvements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor's Degree in risk management, law, or related business area required. Master's Degree Master of Legal Studies (MLS) or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

+ At least 6-8 years of direct experience in risk management, business continuity, compliance, and/or enterprise risk management required

+ At least 2-4 years of experience with ISO 22301 preferred

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

+ Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines.

+ Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects in a time constrained environment.

+ Strategic thinking ability with capability to see the big picture and understand risks and opportunities.

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment, solve programs, think critically, multi-task, and prioritize work in a changeable environment.

+ Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and management skills.

+ Ability to collaborate with various business units and all levels of leadership to deliver results.

+ Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.

+ Excellent listening skills and customer service skills.

+ Change management skills, including the ability to implement new ideas and changes.

+ Excellent problem resolution skills.

+ Advanced computer and data analysis skills.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products with advanced skills in Excel.

+ Knowledge of risk management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and risk management processes.

+ Understanding of business continuity planning, crisis management, and disaster recovery principles and practices.

+ Ability to demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters.

+ Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS)-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) certification or equivalent upon hire or within, 1 1/2 years required

+ Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification or equivalent upon hire or within 1 1/2 years required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

+ Office Location: Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly)

+ Hybrid Role: Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]

+ Required Travel: 10%

COMPENSATION: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $92100 - $115000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on your performance. (Internal Job Grade: M1)

WHY JOIN US? In addition to competitive salary and an incomparable culture, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:

Total Rewards & Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

- Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings

- 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays

- Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit

- Vehicle Discount Programs

Learning & Development:

- Professional growth and development opportunities

- Direct partnership with senior leadership

- Formal Mentorship Program

- LinkedIn Learning License

Visit our careers landing page for additional information about our compensation and benefit programs.

ABOUT SUBARU

Love. It’s what makes Subaru, Subaru®. As a leading auto brand in the US, we strive to be More Than a Car Company®. Subaru believes in being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations but with actions that set an example for others to follow. That’s what we call our Subaru Love Promise®.

Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.

Subaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.