Operational Risk Manager

Location: Boston, MA • Type: Permanent (Contingency)

About the Role

Atlantic Group is hiring an Operational Risk Manager in Boston, MA for our client. This role supports enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, and operational compliance within a financial services environment. The Operational Risk Manager will evaluate business processes, strengthen control frameworks, coordinate audit activities, and partner with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes and internal controls, identify potential risks, and support remediation efforts that strengthen the control environment.
• Manage audit and compliance activities by coordinating documentation, testing, stakeholder requests, and issue resolution.
• Monitor operational processes, identify control gaps, and recommend solutions that reduce risk and improve business performance.
• Develop process documentation and implement workflow enhancements that improve efficiency, transparency, and control effectiveness.
• Partner with internal teams and external service providers to address risk, controls, and operational matters.
• Support business continuity, risk preparedness, and related operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
• 6+ years of experience in IT audit, risk consulting, internal controls, fund operations, or a related financial services function is required.
• Experience with SOC 1 audits, operational controls, and financial services is required; alternative investment management or fund operations experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with audit, workflow, reporting, or process documentation tools.

Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or a relevant audit or risk certification is preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Pay

$115,000–$135,000/year + bonus

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Hybrid)