Job Description

Oversee the operational risk data provided by multiple business units for use in risk identifying, assessing and monitoring operational risk activities.

Oversee the escalation of operational risk issues in accordance with the Corporate Risk Management Policy.

Oversee and challenge the design, implementation, and maintenance of businesses’ processes and controls to manage operational risk

Partner with the First Line Risk Management Office and other 2nd Lines of Defense groups to achieve continuous improvement in the execution of risk management activities at the Firm

Provide advice and guidance to BU leaders regarding the Operational Risk discipline to influence the BU’s engagement and response to risk related activities

Collaborate and coordinate across the Corporate Operational Risk Team and other Liaisons to achieve alignment of activities and continuous improvement.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

8+ years of experience in risk management, governance, or similar role; with 2 years in Director Role or similar level of responsibility and decision making

Risk management principles, methodologies and tools, and governance principles and activity in a financial services environment

Managerial courage, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced changing and ambiguous environment is essential to success in this role

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Experience influencing leaders from Director up to EVP

Experience within a financial services environment, and a firm understanding of how risks in these areas manifest themselves

A firm grasp on operational risk data management and analysis, in particular, the ability to incorporate and understand mass information from a variety of sources to recommend a course of action.

Self-motivated, able to bring projects and reporting to conclusion

Strong interpersonal skills/ability to develop relationships with peers in business unit and central risk management groups