Freelance Geopolitical Risk Analyst Jobs in Michigan

Job Description

The Role

Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy and risk? Are you energized by engaging senior leaders, challenging assumptions, and helping a Fortune 500 company see around corners GM's Strategic Risk Management (SRM) team is driven by a single mission - to proactively identify and manage key risks that could prevent the company from achieving its strategic objectives by ensuring our leaders are Aware, Prepared, and Resilient while facing today's (and tomorrow's) risks. We are seeking a Senior Analyst who is hungry to grow, eager to innovate, and excited to partner shoulder-to-shoulder with executives across every corner of General Motors to keep our risk management practices best-in-set.

As a Senior Analyst on the SRM team, you will be at the center of GM's enterprise risk ecosystem - developing risk insights that reach the Executive Leadership Team (EST), Senior Operating Team (SOT), Risk Advisory Council (RAC), and the Risk & Cybersecurity Committee of the Board (RCC). You will work directly with senior leaders across all GM business units - from Global Product Development and Manufacturing to Finance, Legal, Policy, Emerging Businesses, Design, and more - building the relationships and trust that make enterprise risk management effective. This is not a behind-the-scenes role: you will present, advise, challenge, and coach leaders at the highest levels of the organization.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, intellectually curious about the forces shaping the automotive industry, and driven to push the boundaries of how risk management creates competitive advantage - this role could be a great fit for you and your career.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Enterprise Risk Assessment & Analysis

• Lead the execution and analysis of GM's enterprise risk assessment process, including the Corporate Risk & Opportunity Survey of GM's Top 250 leaders, emerging risk scanning, and enterprise risk dashboards
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise risk templates, risk profiles, and reporting frameworks that deliver focused, intuitive insights to the EST/SOT and the Board of Directors
• Perform external benchmarking and research to ensure GM's risk management practices reflect industry-leading standards and incorporate lessons from peer organizations

Risk Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison between SRM and Risk Advisory Council (RAC) members, enterprise risk owners, and their support staff - building trusted relationships that facilitate timely and accurate risk reporting across all GM business units
• Coordinate, prepare materials for, and actively contribute to RAC sessions (~5 per year), RCC Board submissions (~4 per year), and EST risk reviews - ensuring risk information is communicated clearly, concisely, and with strategic impact
• Conduct risk owner and RAC member onboarding, providing training on enterprise risk templates, reporting expectations, and emerging risk submission processes
• Proactively engage leaders across all functions - including areas such as Product Technology, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Global Affairs - to validate risk definitions, pressure-test mitigation strategies, and identify interdependencies across the enterprise risk portfolio

• Continuously seek out and propose new approaches, tools, and technologies - including AI and advanced analytics - to enhance risk identification, reporting, and communication, ensuring GM remains at the forefront of enterprise risk management
• Champion integration between SRM and Corporate Strategy, Financial Planning, Audit Services, and other enterprise functions - contributing to joint deliverables that align risk insights with strategic planning and long-term business objectives

Risk Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver risk management training, workshops, and coaching to business unit leaders and RAC representatives, fostering a culture where risk awareness is embedded in day-to-day decision-making
• Stay current on external risk trends, regulatory developments, geopolitical shifts, and industry disruptions - proactively bringing new information and perspectives to the SRM team and broader organization
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve SRM processes, reduce redundancy, and increase the speed and quality of risk reporting across the enterprise

GM Behaviors That Drive Success in This Role

At GM, our Behaviors are the practices we demonstrate every day to bring our Values to life. This role demands a professional who embodies and models these behaviors:

• Win with Integrity - You operate with unwavering honesty, transparency, and ethical standards. You handle sensitive risk information with discretion and never compromise on the accuracy or objectivity of your analysis, even when the findings are uncomfortable.
• Speak Fearlessly - You have the courage to respectfully challenge assumptions, present dissenting risk views grounded in facts, and provide candid feedback to leaders at every level - because you know that candor leads to better outcomes for GM.
• Innovate and Embrace Change - You are constantly seeking new ways to evolve GM's risk management practices. You explore new tools, methodologies, and technologies with curiosity, and you are energized - not threatened - by the pace of change in the automotive and risk management landscapes.
• Own the Outcome - You take personal accountability for your deliverables, your analysis, and the quality of risk insights you bring to leadership. You tackle problems head-on and make recommendations with conviction, taking responsibility for outcomes at the enterprise level.
• Lead as One Team - You collaborate across business units, providing context and clarity to risk owners, RAC members, and cross-functional stakeholders. You empower others by sharing knowledge, tools, and best practices, and you succeed by making those around you more effective.
• Move with Urgency - You move quickly and thoughtfully on time-sensitive risk developments, ensuring leadership has the information they need to act decisively. You prioritize what matters most and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Commit to Customers - You recognize that your "customers" are the senior leaders and business units you serve. You anticipate their needs, deliver insights tailored to their context, and take pride in making risk management a value-added partnership.
• Be Inclusive - You actively seek out diverse perspectives from across GM's global footprint. You create space for all voices in risk discussions and recognize that the best risk insights come from the broadest range of viewpoints.

Success Profile

individual contributor at GM, you are expected to:

• Operate as a subject-matter expert within strategic risk management, demonstrating deep knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks, governance structures, and industry-leading practices
• Independently manage complex, cross-functional assignments with minimal guidance - from scoping and execution through to final deliverables - while exercising sound judgment when navigating ambiguity
• Deliver work that has measurable impact beyond your immediate team, influencing risk-informed decision-making across business units and leadership forums
• Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders across the enterprise, engaging confidently and credibly with executives from VP-level to the Board
• Continuously invest in your own professional growth - proactively identifying opportunities to expand your skills, deepen your expertise, and contribute to the evolution of GM's risk management capabilities
  

What Makes You a Strong Candidate

• A self-starter who is motivated to drive business results and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• An exceptional communicator (both verbal and written) with a demonstrated ability to interact confidently, credibly, and diplomatically with senior leaders across all GM business units - and who is genuinely excited to do so
• Intellectually curious - you stay informed on global business trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats, and you bring that knowledge to bear in your risk analysis and stakeholder conversations
• A growth mindset - you are never satisfied with the status quo and are constantly seeking ways to improve processes, adopt new tools, and push GM's risk management capabilities forward
• A proven team player who thrives in high-performing environments and elevates the teams around them

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, finance, risk management, economics, engineering, communications, or strategy
• 5+ years of business experience with progressive responsibility in enterprise risk management, strategic planning, internal audit, management consulting, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience engaging with and presenting to senior leadership audiences (Director-level and above)
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level communications, reports, or presentations
• Proficiency in technology suites appropriate for the role, particularly Glean/Copilot, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, & SharePoint
• Excellent problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to operate effectively under minimal supervision

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree with a major in business administration, finance, risk management, or equivalent
• Experience with enterprise risk management frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and governance, risk & compliance (GRC) platforms
• Exposure to GM's business and/or the automotive industry
• Professional certification in risk management, audit, or related discipline (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CISA, PMP, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically challenge assumptions in group settings
• Experience with data analytics, AI tools, or advanced visualization techniques to enhance risk assessment and reporting
• Experience conducting wargaming, scenario analysis, or other structured decision-support exercises
• Knowledge of global geopolitical trends, regulatory environments, and macroeconomic factors relevant to the automotive industry

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