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Capital One

Manager, Risk Advisor

Mclean, VA · On-site

Manage internal audits and regulatory exams directed to and/or impacting ORM * Facilitate and lead ... Management Professional (CRMP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Financial ...

Crisis24

Senior Business Risk Analyst

Annapolis, MD · On-site

Professional credentials or formal training in financial analysis or risk management (e.g., CFA, FRM, or equivalent). * Advanced degree and/or deep experience with corporate risk and financial ...

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How much do director financial risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director financial risk management in Washington, DC is $162,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,500.00 and $189,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of financial risk management do?

A Director of Financial Risk Management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks that could impact an organization’s profitability and operations. They develop and implement risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to manage risks related to market fluctuations, credit, liquidity, and regulatory compliance. This role often involves working closely with senior executives, analyzing financial data, and ensuring the company adheres to risk-related regulations and standards. The director also leads a team of risk analysts and collaborates with other departments to promote a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.

What are the main challenges a director of financial risk management faces when aligning risk strategies across multiple departments?

A Director of Financial Risk Management often encounters the challenge of ensuring consistent risk assessment and mitigation strategies across various business units, each with its own priorities and risk appetites. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to build consensus among stakeholders, as well as staying current with regulatory changes and industry standards. Balancing the need for robust risk controls with the organization's overall business objectives can be complex, but collaboration with finance, operations, and compliance teams is key to implementing effective, enterprise-wide risk policies.

What is the difference between Director Financial Risk Management vs Risk Analyst?

AspectDirector Financial Risk ManagementRisk Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (MBA, CFA), extensive experienceBachelor's or master's degree, relevant certifications (FRM, CFA)
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, executive meetings, cross-department collaborationData analysis, risk assessment, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, corporations, investment firmsBanks, insurance companies, asset management firms

The main difference is that the Director Financial Risk Management oversees risk strategies at an executive level, focusing on high-level decision-making, while Risk Analysts perform detailed risk assessments and data analysis to support those strategies. The director has broader responsibilities and requires more experience and credentials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of financial risk management, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Financial Risk Management, you need deep expertise in finance, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in finance or a related field and several years of relevant experience. Familiarity with risk modeling software, advanced Excel, and certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, leadership, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for influencing stakeholders and managing teams. These skills ensure prudent risk oversight, regulatory adherence, and strategic decision-making to protect the organization's financial health.
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Infographic showing various Director Financial Risk Management job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $162,170 per year, or $78 per hour.

Risk Management Specialist

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Risk Management Specialist | Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support [DOE0021021] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected) in The CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Area Clearance Designation(s): STD Background Chk Contract Contingent, generally located across the CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Across The District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region supporting a a department within the US Department of Energy [The Loan Programs Office (LPO)] that provides attractive debt financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States.

The Risk Management Specialist | Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support [DOE0021021] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant.

We seek Risk Management Specialist | Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support [DOE0021021] candidates with relevant Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Clients such as DOE.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Risk Management Specialist [Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services] aligned with the Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Industry Sector focussing on RM | Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program Generally Located In CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) and across the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region (Of Country/World) Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected).

 Serves as a Risk Management Specialist within the Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline-specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs.

Serve as a Risk Management Specialist - Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support Specialist (Labor Category: Senior Consultant II) to provide Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support Compliance / Governance as part of an as part of an Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services | Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring Team that provides Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services.  This includes activities that address and Risk assessment and independent engineering advisory services support Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) requirements through the identification, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of technical, construction, cost, schedule, performance, operational, debt-service, and loan-performance risks. These activities support technical due diligence, credit and financing evaluations, construction monitoring, EPC oversight, Conditions Precedent validation, disbursement and completion certification, operations monitoring, and long-term project viability assessments by providing independent analysis of risk exposure, mitigation strategies, project performance, and financing-related outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Risk Management Specialist | Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support [DOE0021021]

Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on technical, construction, schedule, cost, operational, and loan-performance risks. Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including risk registers, issue logs, mitigation evidence, and recurring risk reports. Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.

The role(s) are located in the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region, at or near CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States).  Initially identified Work Site Address (Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected):  1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Risk Management Specialist | Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support [DOE0021021] Candidates:

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, construction management, business, risk management, finance, or related field. Relevant certifications such as PMP, CQA, CIA, ISO Lead Auditor, CHMM, CSP, or PMI-RMP preferred.

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Compliance / Risk / Regulatory: Risk, Compliance & Independent Certification Support Functional Area Activities. 

Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) - Style documentation discipline; technical due diligence; risk assessment; technical, construction, schedule, cost, operational, and loan-performance risks; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.

Competencies Required

  • Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross-functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Ancillary role detail: may participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.
  • The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program represents DOE/LPO-supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle.  DOE financing activities that support U.S. energy infrastructure, energy security, domestic production, and strategic energy investments. The financing authority itself would typically be administered through the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO).
  • The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for providing Direct loans, loan guarantees, credit assistance, and project finance support for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the United States.  The LPO evaluates projects from Technical, Engineering, Financial, Commercial, Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Operational perspectives before financing decisions are made. 
  • Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are needed for complex energy projects. DOE/LPO frequently requires independent technical reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, and institutional project finance investors.  An EDF-style Independent Engineering engagement could include:
  • - Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration and production | Reservoir development | Drilling programs)
  • - Midstream (Pipelines | Compression facilities | LNG infrastructure | Storage terminals)
  • - Downstream (Refineries | Petrochemical facilities | Processing plants)
  • - Power & Utilities (Generation facilities | Transmission infrastructure | Grid modernization | Energy storage)

Other Details

Role supports NAICS 541330 Engineering Services for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program/Loan Programs Office (LPO) energy infrastructure financing, with work performed for high-impact oil and gas, power, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Outputs must be independent, traceable to source evidence, suitable for lender review, and aligned with technical due diligence, construction monitoring, EPC oversight, completion certification, operations monitoring, and long-term debt-service viability assessment needs.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

  1. Personal Effectiveness - The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
  2. Continuous Learning - Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.
  3. Leadership - Inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.
  4. Client Service - Delivering responsive, high-quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
  5. Business Management - Coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.
  6. Business Development - Identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.
  7. Technical Expertise - Applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.
  8. Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership) - Generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industry direction through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and W...
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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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