Assistant Risk Manager

Assistant Risk Manager

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure.

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Risk Manager to strengthen our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) capabilities and operational resilience across DayOne’s global data centers. This role is ideal for a proactive risk professional who thrives in a dynamic and mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

ERM Framework Implementation

• Support the design and implementation of DayOne’s ERM Framework.
• Act as a key second line of defence, providing independent oversight and reporting over risk status and activities across all business functions.
• Support the review and refinement of DayOne’s risk appetite and tolerance levels to align with its business strategic objectives and operational priorities.
• Monitor alignment with the risk appetite through the use of key risk indicators (KRIs) and other performance metrics.

Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation & Reporting

• Support risk identification and assessment exercises, facilitate risk workshops and documentation of risk registers.
• Support ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluation of risk exposure, mitigation effectiveness and emerging risks.
• Support the Head of Risk to enable clear and timely risk reporting to Senior Management, Audit Committee and the Board.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted business partner for the execution of risk initiatives across functions and geographies.

Risk Culture & Awareness

• Design and deliver engaging risk awareness programs, including trainings and targeted communications to foster an active risk culture across DayOne.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in risk consulting, enterprise risk management or internal audit.
• Strong technical knowledge risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO) and best practices.
• Proficient in developing and managing risk registers and risk reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in assessing risks and recommending control measures.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation abilities—capable of delivering training sessions to diverse audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaled, and geographically distributed infrastructure environment.
• Preference for candidates with Big 4 Risk Consulting experience and exposure to the data center or tech infrastructure industry.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey. For more information about us, please visit Data Center Company Built For Hyperscale.

Key skills/competency

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Risk Frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO)
• Risk Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Mitigation
• Risk Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Centers
• Operational Resilience
• Risk Culture