Risk, Operational Risk, Vice President, Salt Lake City

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the firm’s strategy for managing transaction, execution and processing risk, aligning with the Firm's overall risk management framework
• Understand the process flows of the Firm’s transaction lifecycles across multiple business Segments
• Set minimum controls requirements for transaction lifecycle activities
• Identify, analyze and challenge transaction execution and processing risks with a horizontal view across the business segments
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to support the 2LoD analyses and challenges
• Establish a 2LoD metrics program to support a qualitative/quantitative approach to maintaining ongoing monitoring, triggers, escalation, and mitigating actions of the relevant control vulnerabilities and risk profile changes
• Evaluate the impact and likelihood of risks as well as review adequacy and effectiveness of existing controls and recommend enhancements
• Prepare and present comprehensive risk profile reports to senior management, highlighting key risk themes, trends, and strategic recommendations
• Develop presentation materials and conduct sessions to educate staff on transaction execution and processing risks
• Raise awareness about risk management practices and promote a risk-aware culture across the organization
• Mentor and guide a team of risk managers, fostering professional growth and skill development
• Provide subject matter expertise during internal and regulatory audits and examinations as well as thought leadership within the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Master's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; professional certifications in risk management (e.g., FRM, CIA) are desirable but not mandatory
• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management, with subject matter expertise in managing transaction, execution and processing risk, or related areas within the financial services industry
• Proven track record of leading and managing operational risk management framework within the financial services industry
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management best-practices and controls
• Proficiency in data analysis, and risk reporting
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practices
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide strategic insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, to a) interact confidently with senior executives and b) convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong leadership abilities and a demonstrated capacity to drive change and influence decision-making
• Strong analytical abilities, including the use of data and visualization of data to aid strategy discussion
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint – Tableau & SQL are a plus