SeniorFull TimeENEurope
Why work at Nebius
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.
Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.
The Risk Manager will serve as a key member of Nebius's Risk Management function, reporting directly to the Head of Risk within the Legal Department. This role is central to the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Nebius's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, with a particular focus on risk identification, monitoring, and the maintenance and evolution of the company-wide risk register.
Operating within a rapidly growing, global AI-infrastructure organisation, the Risk Manager will act as a critical liaison between the Risk Management function and Nebius's business units — including Finance, IT, Security, HR, Operations, Compliance, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Commercial teams. The role requires consistent, proactive engagement with business function leaders to ensure that risks are surfaced, assessed, documented, and tracked in a timely and structured manner.
This is an operationally focused, high-visibility role that demands strong analytical rigour, clear communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation. The Risk Manager will play an essential part in enabling Nebius to scale responsibly while balancing innovation, speed, and regulatory expectations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Risk Identification & Assessment
The Risk Manager will lead and coordinate ongoing risk identification activities across all business functions, including the execution of periodic update of risk surveys and leading risk assessment workshops. This includes partnering with functional leaders to systematically identify emerging, operational, strategic, and regulatory risks relevant to Nebius's operations, products, and markets. The role holder will ensure that risk assessments are consistent, evidence-based, and aligned with the company's risk appetite and strategic priorities.
Risk Register Management & Monitoring
A core responsibility of this role is the ownership and day-to-day maintenance of Nebius's company-wide risk register. The Risk Manager will ensure that the register is continuously updated to reflect new and evolving risks, changes in risk ratings, the status of mitigation actions, and shifts in the business or regulatory environment. The role holder will establish and maintain a structured cadence of risk register reviews with risk owners and functional stakeholders the Risk Manager will drive remediation and follow-up with accountable parties where needed
Business Function Liaison & Cross-Functional Engagement
The Risk Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the Risk Management function and Nebius's business units on all matters relating to risk identification, assessment, and monitoring. This involves building and sustaining strong working relationships with stakeholders in Legal, Security, Finance, IT, HR, Operations, Compliance, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Commercial teams. The role holder will facilitate regular risk reviews and check-ins with functional leaders, ensuring that risk information flows efficiently between the business and the central risk function
Risk Reporting & Insights
The Risk Manager will contribute to the preparation of clear, concise executive-level risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for the Head of Risk, the General Counsel, and senior leadership. This includes translating complex risk data into actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic decisions, new initiatives, market entry, and product launches.
Operational, Technology & Security Risk Support
The Risk Manager will work in collaboration with the Infrastructure and Technology departments, to support the assessment and monitoring of cybersecurity and information security risks, infrastructure, cloud, and AI platform risks.
We expect you to have:
It will be an added bonus if you have:
Competencies:
Analytical Rigour & Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a methodical, thorough approach to risk identification, assessment, and documentation. Maintains accuracy and completeness in the risk register and in all risk reporting outputs. Applies structured analytical methods to evaluate complex risk scenarios and translate findings into clear, evidence-based conclusions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues across the organisation, from operational teams to senior functional leaders. Engages proactively with business units to surface risks and ensure that the risk function remains closely connected to the realities of the business.
Communication & Influence: Communicates risk information with clarity, precision, and appropriate context, tailoring messages to different audiences — from technical teams to executive leadership. Able to influence stakeholders and promote risk awareness without direct authority.
Problem Solving & Execution: Breaks down complex, ambiguous risk scenarios into structured, actionable plans. Balances rigour with pragmatism, ensuring that risk processes are fit for purpose without being overly burdensome.
Autonomy & Judgement: Operates effectively with a degree of independence, exercising sound judgement in prioritising risks and escalating issues appropriately to the Head of Risk. Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and adapting quickly to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
Risk Culture Champion: Actively supports the embedding of risk awareness and ownership into day-to-day decision-making across Nebius. Promotes a pragmatic, positive approach to risk management that enables rather than constrains the business.
Integrity & Professionalism: Upholds the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and ethical conduct in all aspects of the role. Handles sensitive and confidential information with care and professionalism.
What we offer:
We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
