Lead and support execution of the Control and Operational Risk Evaluation framework through participation in process analysis to assess the business’ risk and control environment, identify control and/or data quality issues and understand their root causes, and review actions taken to remediate issues
Verify controls are properly designed, operating effectively, and essential to a proactive risk and control culture that leverages proven evaluation strategies and sound change management protocols.
Perform ongoing analysis of risk and control program related data to identify and resolve issues.
Assess the impact of new or updated internal policies/standards/procedures, and technology solutions to understand changes to processes and verify compliance with evolving control requirements.
Analyze recurring control weaknesses, and monitor results and trends in other relevant indicators
Evaluate, analyze and track issues and action plans to verify progress toward planned completion dates
Lead review preparation and remediation efforts for Regulatory, Second Line and Internal Audit exams / reviews, providing control oversight and guidance to business partners
Implement Firmwide control initiatives, as required
Partner effectively with colleagues across the firm, include Business Operations, Risk, Audit, Legal, and Technology
Provide regular updates to senior management on the control environment including preparing presentations and/or reports.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional experience in Control Management, Audit, Data Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Operations, or a related field
Demonstrate confident leadership with sound judgment, including the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadlines
Robust analytical, problem-solving, and organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail
High degree of initiative and self-direction - adaptable to shifting priorities; manages competing priorities to achieve the most effective result and able to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment.
Strong, clear, and concise written and verbal communication, including influencing and presentation skills, with ability to edit and prepare executive level communications
Proven ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships with colleagues and stakeholders at various levels, across multiple locations
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)