A top Global Investment Management Firm is looking to hire a VP of Operational Risk to join its team in northern New Jersey. This person will roll directly up to the Head of Operational Risk and will be responsible for leading Operational Risk Management activities such as oversight, governance, change management, process improvement, risk assessments, etc. across the firm. The ORM division is currently going through a transformation and the Head of Operational Risk is looking to bring in an energetic self-starter and someone who can act as a leader as they work to initiate firmwide change.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in Operational Risk, excellent communication skills, the ability to influence/challenge the business units to identify and mitigate risks, and a strong understanding of asset management/investment management.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a leader and Operational Risk SME as the firm works to enhance their Operational Risk frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Support ERM by identifying areas for process improvement, creating project roadmaps, and leading change management initiatives
- Challenge and influence the business units to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
- Communicate and work closely with senior management and stakeholders across the firm
- Lead ORM activities such as RCSAs, root cause analysis, risk reporting, deep dives, etc.
Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of experience in Operational or Enterprise Risk
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence/challenge the business units
- A strong understanding of asset management or investment management
- Bachelor's degree required