Associate, Enterprise Risk Management

About the role

HarbourVest is a global firm dedicated to delivering impactful solutions to clients and investing partners. This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, offering 18 remote workdays per quarter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the enterprise/operational risk frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies and action plans
• Support the ERM Incident Management Program through risk event triage
• Utilize AI to enhance risk analytics
• Provide training and support on risk management approaches

Requirements

• Demonstrated background in ERM or a related area
• Understanding of financial services operational risks, controls, and processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver a high-quality work product while meeting key deadlines
• Ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external partners across all levels at the Firm
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management or a similar role
• Education: Preferred Bachelor of Arts (B.A) / Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems
• Experience: 5-8 Years experience in enterprise risk management or a similar role preferred (Senior Associate level)
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint required; ServiceNow or similar GRC tool experience preferred

Skills

• Exceptionally analytical and diligent
• Demonstrates skill in managing and evaluating risk
• Adept at using data to drive decision-making
• Strong communicator and great teammate
• Ambitious with a dedication to continuous improvement

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and overall firm performance
• Total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs

Pay

Base Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Schedule

This role is a hybrid work arrangement with 18 remote workdays per quarter.