Senior Manager, Risk Management

Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Risk Management leads the development and execution of comprehensive risk and financial strategies aligned with Walmart's global business objectives. This role oversees compliance with regulatory requirements, manages risk financing and insurance budgets, and collaborates with stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential exposures. By driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performing team environment, the position ensures operational efficiency and supports sustainable business growth.

The role demands strategic oversight, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to adapt plans based on data insights and evolving regulatory landscapes.

About the team:

The Specialty Compliance and Ethics team ensures contractor earnings systems comply with regulatory standards while fostering business innovation. This team develops and implements compliance frameworks, monitors regulatory changes, and collaborates across functions to maintain resilient processes. Focused on integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement, the team anticipates risks and drives policy development to uphold compliance. Members work closely with leadership to align strategies with evolving regulations and business objectives, ensuring consistent and effective risk management across jurisdictions.

The team supports a culture of accountability and learning to sustain trusted and efficient operations.

What you'll do...

* Lead the development and execution of risk management and finance strategies aligned with Walmart's global business objectives.

* Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential financial risks using data-driven insights and cost-benefit analyses.

* Manage insurance policy budgets, profit and loss accounts, and statutory audits for the captive insurance entity.

* Oversee compliance and reporting to regulatory agencies, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate contracts and implement risk mitigation policies.

* Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to build a high-performing risk management team.

What you'll bring...

* Extensive experience in risk management, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial vulnerabilities and exposures.

* Proven ability to develop and execute risk financing strategies aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

* Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance across local, state, federal, and international financial laws and standards.

* Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, insurance programs, and complex contract negotiations with third-party providers.

* Effective stakeholder management skills, collaborating across business units and external partners to optimize risk control.

* Leadership experience in mentoring teams, driving performance, and fostering continuous improvement and adaptability.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see  Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements…