Therisk
Chief Executive Officer – GCRI United States
Therisk, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Role:
Founding CEO – $100M Capital Mandate for U.S. Sovereign Risk Infrastructure
Location:
Washington D.C. (Hybrid/Remote + International Engagement)
Term:
3-Year Renewable Executive Mandate
Compensation:
Board-Governed, Performance-Tied Executive Structure Position Summary
The
Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI)
seeks a
founding-grade executive leader
to serve as the
Chief Executive Officer of GCRI US , tasked with designing, capitalizing, and deploying
$100 million USD in foundational capital
within the first year. This mandate will launch the United States’ national node of sovereign-grade infrastructure for
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) ,
Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) , and
Disaster Risk Intelligence (DRI) . This appointment is for a visionary with proven expertise in sovereign capital, institutional finance, or public-purpose innovation. The CEO will lead the creation of a U.S. foresight and resilience platform—advancing research, deployment, and governance across America’s most critical systems:
water, energy, food, health, and public infrastructure . Strategic Context
GCRI is a
global scientific and governance institution
with presence in over
120 countries . It holds
Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC
and is a member of the
UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) , the
Santiago Network , and the civil society engagement platforms of the
World Bank
and
IMF . GCRI US will be headquartered in
Washington D.C. , strategically positioned at the intersection of
federal policymaking, multilateral diplomacy, and capital markets . This role offers full executive authority to deliver a nationally scaled capital and programmatic platform aligned with
U.S. national security priorities ,
federal innovation strategies , and
international resilience frameworks . Capital Mandate
The CEO will lead the formation and strategic deployment of
$100M USD
to fund: Sovereign-grade, clause-certified R&D infrastructure for DRR, DRF, and DRI Deployment of
Nexus Platforms
across federal agencies and state-level systems National programs in risk mitigation, foresight, and resilience for
critical sectors Public-private infrastructure enabling
risk financing ,
early warning systems , and
interagency data orchestration Institutional capacity, licensing, and long-term
digital trust infrastructure Capital will be raised and deployed through a
blended investment model , including
federal appropriations, development finance, ESG-aligned private capital, global philanthropy, and multilateral co-investment . Core Responsibilities
1. Capital Formation and Institutional Fundraising Lead the $100M capital raise through diversified public, private, and multilateral channels Design long-term capital vehicles aligned with sovereign finance mandates Build strategic funding partnerships with DFIs, sovereign funds, ESG investors, U.S. federal programs, and philanthropic leaders 2. National Infrastructure Deployment Oversee U.S. deployment of Nexus Platforms for simulation, foresight, risk modeling, and anticipatory finance Integrate DRR/DRF/DRI systems into federal and state-level programs across critical sectors Ensure measurable national impact and clause-based compliance with global protocols 3. Institutional Revenue Strategy Establish licensing, IP management, and fee-for-service models to sustain operations Develop value-added services such as
digital twins ,
early warning systems , and
risk scoring dashboards Build reserve and reinvestment mechanisms for long-term resilience 4. Public-Private and Multilateral Partnerships Serve as U.S. executive lead in engagements with the
UN, World Bank, IMF, OECD , and treaty-aligned platforms Build alliances with federal agencies, state governments, capital markets, scientific institutions, and civil society Represent GCRI US in foresight diplomacy, global policy dialogues, and resilience innovation forums 5. Executive Team Formation and Institutional Resilience Recruit senior leadership across capital strategy, foresight analytics, simulation, governance, and operations Implement governance systems, performance structures, and continuity protocols Mentor next-generation public-interest leaders to ensure intergenerational knowledge transfer Performance Milestones – Year One
Raise and deploy
$100M USD
in diversified capital Launch national DRR/DRF/DRI initiatives in
three or more
priority sectors Formalize at least
five institutional partnerships
with U.S. government, finance, science, and multilateral bodies Fully operationalize core teams, governance systems, and technical infrastructure under clause-certified oversight Ideal Candidate Profile
15+ years
in executive leadership within sovereign finance, capital markets, multilateral institutions, or public-private systems Proven track record in raising and managing portfolios of
$100M+ Expertise in ESG investment, sustainable finance, public-purpose R&D, or digital infrastructure delivery Deep networks across
U.S. federal government ,
global capital markets , and
international development institutions Strategic, diplomatic, and fiduciary depth with ability to operate in high-trust, high-stakes environments Compensation Structure
Salary funded from secured capital, programmatic budgets, or institutional reserves (board-approved) Performance-based incentives tied to capital deployment, partnership development, and revenue outcomes Long-term alignment with scaled mandates and institutional sustainability Required Submission
CV + 5-minute recorded leadership vision statement
Executive Leadership Proposal (3–5 pages) including: $100M capital formation and deployment strategy First 100-day partner activation roadmap Compensation and team structure Institutional revenue plan Governance, reporting, and succession model
Why Lead GCRI US
Found and lead the United States’ sovereign-grade risk and foresight hub within a globally recognized institution Shape U.S. leadership in disaster risk governance, anticipatory finance, and resilience diplomacy Deploy the largest foresight-driven capital mandate for systemic risk management in U.S. history Operate at the nexus of
diplomacy, innovation, capital, and public interest Build an enduring national asset with multigenerational impact
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Founding CEO – $100M Capital Mandate for U.S. Sovereign Risk Infrastructure
Location:
Washington D.C. (Hybrid/Remote + International Engagement)
Term:
3-Year Renewable Executive Mandate
Compensation:
Board-Governed, Performance-Tied Executive Structure Position Summary
The
Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI)
seeks a
founding-grade executive leader
to serve as the
Chief Executive Officer of GCRI US , tasked with designing, capitalizing, and deploying
$100 million USD in foundational capital
within the first year. This mandate will launch the United States’ national node of sovereign-grade infrastructure for
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) ,
Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) , and
Disaster Risk Intelligence (DRI) . This appointment is for a visionary with proven expertise in sovereign capital, institutional finance, or public-purpose innovation. The CEO will lead the creation of a U.S. foresight and resilience platform—advancing research, deployment, and governance across America’s most critical systems:
water, energy, food, health, and public infrastructure . Strategic Context
GCRI is a
global scientific and governance institution
with presence in over
120 countries . It holds
Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC
and is a member of the
UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) , the
Santiago Network , and the civil society engagement platforms of the
World Bank
and
IMF . GCRI US will be headquartered in
Washington D.C. , strategically positioned at the intersection of
federal policymaking, multilateral diplomacy, and capital markets . This role offers full executive authority to deliver a nationally scaled capital and programmatic platform aligned with
U.S. national security priorities ,
federal innovation strategies , and
international resilience frameworks . Capital Mandate
The CEO will lead the formation and strategic deployment of
$100M USD
to fund: Sovereign-grade, clause-certified R&D infrastructure for DRR, DRF, and DRI Deployment of
Nexus Platforms
across federal agencies and state-level systems National programs in risk mitigation, foresight, and resilience for
critical sectors Public-private infrastructure enabling
risk financing ,
early warning systems , and
interagency data orchestration Institutional capacity, licensing, and long-term
digital trust infrastructure Capital will be raised and deployed through a
blended investment model , including
federal appropriations, development finance, ESG-aligned private capital, global philanthropy, and multilateral co-investment . Core Responsibilities
1. Capital Formation and Institutional Fundraising Lead the $100M capital raise through diversified public, private, and multilateral channels Design long-term capital vehicles aligned with sovereign finance mandates Build strategic funding partnerships with DFIs, sovereign funds, ESG investors, U.S. federal programs, and philanthropic leaders 2. National Infrastructure Deployment Oversee U.S. deployment of Nexus Platforms for simulation, foresight, risk modeling, and anticipatory finance Integrate DRR/DRF/DRI systems into federal and state-level programs across critical sectors Ensure measurable national impact and clause-based compliance with global protocols 3. Institutional Revenue Strategy Establish licensing, IP management, and fee-for-service models to sustain operations Develop value-added services such as
digital twins ,
early warning systems , and
risk scoring dashboards Build reserve and reinvestment mechanisms for long-term resilience 4. Public-Private and Multilateral Partnerships Serve as U.S. executive lead in engagements with the
UN, World Bank, IMF, OECD , and treaty-aligned platforms Build alliances with federal agencies, state governments, capital markets, scientific institutions, and civil society Represent GCRI US in foresight diplomacy, global policy dialogues, and resilience innovation forums 5. Executive Team Formation and Institutional Resilience Recruit senior leadership across capital strategy, foresight analytics, simulation, governance, and operations Implement governance systems, performance structures, and continuity protocols Mentor next-generation public-interest leaders to ensure intergenerational knowledge transfer Performance Milestones – Year One
Raise and deploy
$100M USD
in diversified capital Launch national DRR/DRF/DRI initiatives in
three or more
priority sectors Formalize at least
five institutional partnerships
with U.S. government, finance, science, and multilateral bodies Fully operationalize core teams, governance systems, and technical infrastructure under clause-certified oversight Ideal Candidate Profile
15+ years
in executive leadership within sovereign finance, capital markets, multilateral institutions, or public-private systems Proven track record in raising and managing portfolios of
$100M+ Expertise in ESG investment, sustainable finance, public-purpose R&D, or digital infrastructure delivery Deep networks across
U.S. federal government ,
global capital markets , and
international development institutions Strategic, diplomatic, and fiduciary depth with ability to operate in high-trust, high-stakes environments Compensation Structure
Salary funded from secured capital, programmatic budgets, or institutional reserves (board-approved) Performance-based incentives tied to capital deployment, partnership development, and revenue outcomes Long-term alignment with scaled mandates and institutional sustainability Required Submission
CV + 5-minute recorded leadership vision statement
Executive Leadership Proposal (3–5 pages) including: $100M capital formation and deployment strategy First 100-day partner activation roadmap Compensation and team structure Institutional revenue plan Governance, reporting, and succession model
Why Lead GCRI US
Found and lead the United States’ sovereign-grade risk and foresight hub within a globally recognized institution Shape U.S. leadership in disaster risk governance, anticipatory finance, and resilience diplomacy Deploy the largest foresight-driven capital mandate for systemic risk management in U.S. history Operate at the nexus of
diplomacy, innovation, capital, and public interest Build an enduring national asset with multigenerational impact
#J-18808-Ljbffr