Group Risk Specialist, Operational Risk Management (2nd Line of Defense) – U.S. Treasury

Job Description

This role resides within U.S. Operational Risk Management and serves as an independent second line of defense partner to the 1st Line U.S. Treasury function. The position is responsible for providing effective oversight, review, and credible challenge of Treasury risks, controls, and risk management practices across key business processes, change initiatives, and strategic activities.

The successful candidate will combine strong operational risk management capabilities with Treasury business knowledge, data and reporting skills, and the ability to support emerging priorities such as AI-enabled solutions, AI agent development, and complex special projects.

The Group Risk Specialist provides a comprehensive and diverse range of risk management expertise to business leaders. Leads and supports the implementation of appropriate risk frameworks and leading related management activities to mitigate enterprise and/or business-wide risk exposures for key business segment of the Bank or functional area. May provide oversight, commentary, and recommendations based on overall strategy and industry best practices.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and/or 7+ years relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks & reporting for business supported and/or area of discipline
• Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
• Ability to establish goals and objectives which support the strategic plan
• Skill in mentoring and coaching
• Advanced skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, data analytics, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
• Relevant experience in Operational Risk Management, Treasury, Risk, Audit, Compliance, or a related control function within a large financial institution
• Strong understanding of the three lines of defense model and demonstrated ability to provide effective independent challenge, influence stakeholders, and communicate risk themes clearly to senior audiences
• Knowledge of Treasury-related activities such as liquidity, funding, cash management, interest rate risk, balance sheet management, recovery & resolution or related governance and control processes is strongly preferred
• Experience working with data, reporting, and analytical tools to produce meaningful insights, trend analysis, and risk reporting; ability to translate complex information into clear business narratives
• Experience managing or contributing to cross-functional projects, change initiatives, regulatory deliverables, or process transformation efforts in a fast-paced environment
• Strong data acumen, including the ability to work with structured and unstructured data, identify trends, develop meaningful metrics, and support risk analytics and management reporting
• Familiarity with AI, generative AI, or AI agent development concepts, including the ability to help assess use cases, support controlled adoption, and contribute to process improvement opportunities involving emerging technologies
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to create polished materials for senior management, governance forums, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage special projects and evolving priorities, including organizational change, remediation activities, process redesign, and ad hoc strategic support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions