Senior Regional Risk Manager
ameriprise
Scottsdale, AZ
Provide risk-based leadership and oversight to reduce regulatory risk in the region. Lead in a hybrid supervision model under the direction of the Region Vice President (RVP) and within a matrixed relationship to Risk Mitigation. In this role you will: train new and support existing Field Registered Principals (RPs); assess and provide feedback to Field RPs for development of ongoing supervision/mitigation of risk; educate the field on regulatory and supervision policies while effectively communicating with regional and executive leadership on potential trends and actions needed to mitigate risk. Ensure effective, documented supervision and strong scalable, repeatable supervisory processes. Partner with the corporate office to advise on scalable issues.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide oversight through regular, effective, ongoing interactions with Field RPs and second level leaders to track progress, provide feedback, identify new issues, and positively influence the direction of supervision. Confirm and document that Regulatory issues are identified, and appropriate action is taken.
• Educate, advise, and guide regional leadership on emerging trends, areas of supervisory strength or risk, and actions to mitigate risk. Engage corporate office partners to address risk. Develop effective oversight systems and processes to prioritize and address areas of highest risk. Lead implementation and drive uptake of new supervisory policies, tools, and systems.
• Train new and existing field leaders and RPs and assess, address, and document the readiness of existing Field RPs to perform the six RP responsibilities of ongoing, risk-based supervision. Work closely with Risk Mitigation and Compliance staff, utilize ongoing diagnostics to determine where supervisory risk exists, and develop a plan to close related issues, while reporting back to the RVP.
• Act as Strategic Business Partner to field leaders. Partner with RVP and Regional Director of Operations to implement a PMP process for RPs who are not meeting minimum expectations of the RP role, as necessary or appropriate. Prepare and present analysis of risk trends in the region for the semi-annual business line reviews.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4-years)
• 7 to 10 years relevant experience required
• Active FINRA Series 7
• Active FINRA Series 24 or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Active State Securities Agent Registration (S63 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days
• Active State IAR registration (S65 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days
• Strong knowledge of financial services industry products, services, and financial planning
• Working knowledge of Broker/Dealer regulatory issues, Ameriprises hybrid model, supervisory policies, procedures, and systems
• Effective personal presence and the ability to influence through training and personal interactions
• Demonstrated effective analytical, diagnostic, investigative, and problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated conflict management and collaborative skills, and ability to lead
• Ability to travel 45-75% depending on territory size, numbers of RPs, and need for on-site oversight
• Ability to work from an Ameriprise Advisor Group (AAG) Office
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and tools to gain efficiencies and speed
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve results in an independent environment, aptitude, and comfort with technology
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong people and relationship leadership skills
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
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ameriprise
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Ameriprise Financial combines a team-based atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are an organization that emphasizes learning and growth, rewards you for your achievements and fosters a healthy work/life balance.
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