Assistant Vice President, Operational Risk Management

About the role

The Operational Risk Management (“ORM”) Department is responsible for the Risk Mitigation Framework. The Risk Mitigation Framework provides the process, tools and approach that are needed to support and enhance the control environment required to minimize operational risks related to Golub Capital’s non-investment functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of initiatives and tasks associated with the VRM and BCM programs
• Guide the implementation of the VRM framework, providing strategic direction to the First Line of Defense
• Manage the central vendor repository for the Firm and oversee the automation of vendor on-boarding and off-boarding processes
• Facilitate oversight of vendor risk, ensuring vendor relationship owners and management have visibility of existing and emerging threats and identifying mitigation strategies
• Lead the execution of VRM training to ensure effective application and awareness of the program throughout the Firm
• Stay informed about the latest developments and regulations in the industry, ensuring compliance and proactive adaptation
• Liaise with third-party vendors as required, maintaining strong professional relationships
• Build and maintain VRM and BCM-related reporting to meet the needs of senior management and oversight committees
• Proactively identify, track and analyze operational risks within Golub Capital, implementing critical control improvements
• Represent team interests at internal meetings, committees and working groups
• Cultivate and build relationships with key Operational Risk Management stakeholders, promoting a robust risk culture

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 5+ years of experience in financial services risk management, third-party / vendor risk management, Management Information System (MIS) or related role
• Experience or detailed knowledge of third-party risk management
• Certifications (Preferred): Operational Risk Management Certificate, Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Designation; Project Management (PMP)
• Understanding and experience with operational loss causes, measures and mitigation strategies
• Experience analyzing excel reports with ability to leverage formulas preferred
• Experience working with a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool (e.g., MetricStream) or other risk management information systems preferred
• Assertive, self-motivated, team oriented, flexible and able to multi-task
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of communicating effectively across all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle several projects
• Highly motivated and resourceful in a fast-paced, growth environment; successful working both independently and as a team member
• Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Critical Competencies for Success

• Change Management: Communicates the benefits and the impact of refinements to internal processes or technology
• Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people
• Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of risk management and the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications
• Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions
• Project / Program Management: Manages projects and / or programs through planning, identifying resources, monitoring and communicating project activities and assessing impacts of project decisions

Compensation And Benefits

For Illinois Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $115,000 to $135,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered.