About Us
From early-stage AI startups to large public companies, Rho is the banking platform with everything businesses need to manage cash, control spend, and automate finance busywork. Rho offers corporate cards, banking, treasury, expense management, AP, accounting automation, and more in one integrated platform backed by award-winning support.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Sr. Manager, Risk Operations to help us strengthen and streamline Rho’s risk management framework. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the security, compliance, and integrity of our platform business operations. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external experts to evaluate and enhance our risk controls, guiding critical decisions that protect our business and customers. Your insights will have a direct impact on shaping policies, improving processes, and fostering a culture of security, compliance, and risk management at Rho. Join us in building a trusted financial platform for modern businesses. This role is based out of our SoHo office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Maintain up-to-date risk policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate risk considerations into day-to-day business operations, empowering departments to make informed, risk-aware decisions
Lead audits and assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, providing actionable insights
Proactively prepare the organization for substantial due diligence efforts from customers, partners, investors, and regulators by maintaining up-to-date documentation, implementing rigorous internal processes, and coordinating cross-functional teams to respond efficiently and comprehensively to all requests
Manage the end-to-end vendor due diligence process, coordinating with finance, legal, compliance, information security, and business teams to ensure thorough vetting and risk mitigation
Create and document clear, scalable guidelines for operations teams on compliance-related activities, ensuring processes are sustainable, efficient, and auditable
Foster a company-wide culture of compliance and security through training and engagement
Escalate significant compliance or security risks to senior leadership, ensuring timely mitigation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in risk management, compliance, or cybersecurity are a plus
5+ years of hands-on experience in risk operations within a financial services, fintech, or cybersecurity-focused environment
Strong understanding of risk management principles and ability to interpret complex regulations
Deep understanding of key regulations and standards such as AML, BSA, NIST, PCI, and SOC2. Ability to interpret and apply these frameworks to real-world business challenges
Proven skills in managing projects, conducting audits, and ensuring follow-through on risk initiatives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable guidance
Experience leading internal audits, managing diligence reporting, and liaising with auditors
Ability to train teams on risk management best practices, ensuring company-wide compliance
Experience with Vanta Strongly preferred
JD/Legal work experience Strongly preferred
Our people are our most valuable asset. The salary range for this role is $158,000-$180,000. Base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to base pay, Rho offers equity, healthcare benefits, and paid time off.
Diversity is a core value at Rho. We’re passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all those involved with our mission, including employees, contractors, candidates, customers, and vendors. We believe every member of the Rho community enriches our ability to provide a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the market, identify problems, and drive solutions that align with our mission. We welcome all qualified applications and support each of our Rho’ers with ongoing professional growth opportunities.
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