Associate/Senior Associate - Operational Risk

The Associate/Senior Associate - Operational Risk will support the global Operational Risk program, consisting of identification and management of operational risk events and issues, maintenance of the operational risk framework and related governance processes, and collaboration with business, risk, support, and control functions globally to develop solutions to improve processes and strengthen the control environment.

What You Will Do

The role will involve ongoing management, maintenance, and embedding of the operational risk framework, identifying and investigating operational risk events, tracking external loss events, undertaking root cause analysis, and conducting and maintaining risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) across the business and support operating units.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a unique opportunity to support a broad range of businesses at a global asset manager and cover a range of risk disciplines, all of which are interconnected and allow for holistic risk oversight. The successful candidate will have the ability to challenge and coordinate front-to-back business management, and collaborate with risk, support, and control colleagues across the global firm.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in Operational Risk Management (in asset management or banking industry preferred)
• Undergraduate degree
• Experience with operational risk management frameworks, risk appetite development, and alignment with industry best practices
• Familiarity with global regulations and guidance for the asset management industry pertaining to operational risk and resilience
• Familiarity with Wolters Kluwer/OneSumX or experience using and configuring other Operational Risk Management applications
• Experience in global risk functions supporting multiple institutional business lines and products
• Highly motivated, self-starter who delivers accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with flexibility to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities
• Confident and clear communicator with the ability to tailor messaging to different constituencies and engage across all seniority levels across the firm

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Paid holidays