Western Digital

Director - Enterprise Risk Program

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Data Storage, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant master’s degree is preferred. Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA, or CERM are required, along with 10+ years of experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

The Director of the Enterprise Risk Program will lead the development and enhancement of the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, oversee the identification and assessment of enterprise risks, facilitate risk workshops with senior leadership, integrate internal audit with the company’s top enterprise risks, prepare and present risk reports to management, collaborate with compliance and legal functions, support risk ownership across the enterprise, champion risk awareness, and monitor regulatory changes and industry risk trends.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management
Internal Audit
Risk Framework Development
Risk Assessment
Strategic Decision Making
Stakeholder Collaboration

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Key Metrics

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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