Executive Director Operational Risk Management, Investment Management

Madison-Davis

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Operations, Continuous Improvement, Financial Services, International Operations, Investment Management, Leadership, Management Strategy, Object Relational Mapping (ORM), Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Regulations, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
19 days ago

Title: Executive Director Operational Risk Management, Investment Management

Office Status: Hybrid New York, NY

Base Salary: $220k $260k + Discretionary Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Executive Director-level opportunity sits within the Global Operational Risk Management function of a leading international financial services firm, serving as the senior risk leader with oversight of the Investment Management Division across the US and international regions. The role offers a rare combination of strategic influence and hands-on framework leadership from RCSA challenge and KRI monitoring through thematic reviews, scenario analysis, and board-level committee reporting. It's an ideal seat for a seasoned operational risk professional who is ready to shape risk culture, drive global consistency, and operate as a credible independent voice at the most senior levels of a globally integrated organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Establish and oversee the operational risk management strategy for the Investment Management Division, partnering with risk domain SME functions across global and regional teams
  • Lead globally consistent framework implementation, challenge, and feedback in coordination with regional ORM team members covering the Investment Management Division
  • Lead annual RCSA processes including risk upgrade/downgrade decisions, attestations, and quality review;provide independent challenge and guidance to business units on risk and control self-assessments
  • Review new and material operational risk events within the Investment Management Division;provide challenge on root cause analysis, mitigating actions, and post-event appraisals
  • Define and monitor globally mandated KRIs by risk type to track risk appetite and provide early warning signals;challenge root cause analysis and action plans on breaches and adverse trends
  • Deliver aggregated, forward-looking, and independent views of risk exposure at periodic business leadership meetings and senior management forums
  • Lead global scenario workshops and provide subject matter expertise for regional scenario analyses
  • Assess top and emerging risks across the Investment Management Division, including regulatory change, system implementations, and shifts in the external risk environment
  • Identify and conduct thematic risk assessments and deep dives into top and emerging risk areas
  • Participate in and influence management committees and forums;contribute to the continuous improvement of operational risk practices across the division
  • Champion risk culture, training, and awareness initiatives within the Investment Management Division globally

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