Our Client, a Global Investment Bank is seeking an Operational Risk Specialist in their New York, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Risk Management - risk identification, assessment, monitoring, tracking, reporting and mitigation
• Manage the risk identification and escalation process for risk matters within the region
• Participating and supporting regulatory reporting framework; with specific focus on regulatory matters & impacts in the region
• Contributing to risk incident post-mortems and deep-dives? Periodic functional risk assessments and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Review and enhancement to current risk measurements and indicators in support of operational risks within the region
• System entitlements review facilitation
• Business Continuity Planning and Information Security review
• Liaising and coordination for Audits (Internal, SSAE 18), external assessments and Regulatory Exams
• Facilitate Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and Key Controls testing
• Drive the Operations Risk program and initiatives globally and regionally, including participating in or leading associated projects
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Preferable experience in Investment Management, Operations, Operational Risk and/or Regulatory Reporting
• A Risk Manager with approximately 3 years of operational risk experience
• Ability to lead and drive initiatives independently
• Strong presentation skills and an ability to report to and manage senior stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, quality and accuracy
• High degree of computer literacy, including working knowledge of Windows-based applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Proven record of collaborating with colleagues across geographic and functional boundaries
• Strong drive for continuous improvement
• Relevant prior experience or knowledge of regulatory environment
• Relevant prior experience in conducting internal audits for Mutual funds and any exposure to Audit exercises will be an added advantage