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Job description
Operational Risk Lead - Chicago or New York
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Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
A global financial services firm with a significant presence across capital markets, commodities and trading infrastructure is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to support its North American Business. The role can be based in Chicago or New York .
This is a high-impact role within a well-established risk function, offering exposure across front-office, operations, technology and control functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the operational risk framework, enhancing risk culture, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary regional contact for Operational Risk matters in North America
Facilitate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) , identifying key risks, control gaps and remediation actions
Develop and maintain risk registers , end-to-end process maps and control inventories
Perform control design and effectiveness reviews , providing challenge to the business where required
Lead risk event and loss management , including root cause analysis and lessons-learned reviews
Prepare and present risk reporting, dashboards and metrics to senior management and governance forums
Identify and analyse operational risk trends using internal and external data
Promote a strong risk-aware culture , partnering with first, second and third line functions
Support regulatory compliance across relevant US regulatory bodies (e.g. SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA)
Candidate Profile
6+ years’ experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Governance, Controls or Assurance within Financial Services
Strong understanding of risk frameworks (Basel, COSO, ERM, RCSA methodologies)
Experience operating in a regulated environment with exposure to US regulatory standards
Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and challenging risk and control decisions
Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with GRC tools and Power BI advantageous
This is a truly excellent opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing, global financial services firm that has exceptional career progression potential.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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