Chief Risk Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide an independent view of risk across Conning and advise the Board, risk committees, and senior management on material risk matters.
• Design, implement, oversee, and maintain Conning’s enterprise risk management framework and policies, including financial, operational, ICT, strategic, and reputational risks.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and escalate material risks, emerging risks, and risk events in a timely and transparent manner.
• Provide independent oversight of fiduciary investment risks, ensuring adherence to client mandates, risk limits, and escalation protocols.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of regular and ad hoc risk reporting, including quarterly risk oversight reports and Board level materials.
• Conduct an annual assessment of the effectiveness of Conning’s risk management system and internal control environment.
• Lead and develop the risk management function, promoting strong risk culture and effective collaboration with business leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the firm and our parent organization for all risk-related matters.
• Collaborate with our parent company’s risk management team to address concerns, provide insights, and align risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage several direct reports.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise risk management within investment advisory, asset management, insurance, or other regulated financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree and/or professional risk credentials preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise and fiduciary investment risks, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Boards, risk committees, and senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical skills, exemplary attention to detail and Board level reporting.
• Ability to multi-task, be proactive, work independently, and work effectively under pressure (often under deadlines and changing priorities).
• Highly motivated, proactive team player with a positive attitude.
• Outstanding reputation of professional integrity and maturity.
• Ability to clearly articulate views and supporting data.