Senior Manager, Business Risk

Lead key components of the Protection Solutions and Savings & Investment (PS&SI) first line risk management program. Ensure risk considerations are embedded within business operations through the identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting of operational risks while partnering with leaders to maintain an effective risk profile. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end business risk activities, including risk assessments, control evaluations, control testing, monitoring, and remediation efforts and identification of emerging risks and thematic risk trends.Support risk management activities for major PS&SI business initiatives and strategic projects, process changes and transformation efforts including assessment of potential risk impacts and mitigation strategies.Recommend process and control improvements to strengthen risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes.Manage risk issue activities, including identification, impact assessment, root cause analysis, action planning, validation, remediation tracking and reporting.Challenge process and business owners on risk decisions, control design and remediation plans to ensure actions appropriately address identified risks.Advise business leaders on complex risk matters and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making.Provide guidance on process reviews, process mapping, control design, insufficient documentation or control gaps, process mapping and identification of new controls, and automation opportunities.Develop and maintain risk reporting dashboards, and management reporting to communicate key risk information and trends.Partner with stakeholders across the organization, including operations, technology, compliance, legal and second line risk to promote a strong risk and control environment and address cross-functional risks and dependencies.Support strategic initiatives by evaluating risk impacts, identifying emerging risks and cross-functional dependencies and recommending mitigation strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fieldEight years of experience in risk management, operational risk management, internal controls, audit or compliance disciplinesExperience leading operational risk management, internal controls, audit, compliance, or governance activitiesExpertise in control testing and operating effectiveness assessmentsKnowledge of risk management principles, including risk assessments, process flows, control evaluation, testing, monitoring, and remediationStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify risk trends and evaluate changing risk levelsAbility to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and accuracySound judgment and problem-solving skillsAbility to effectively present information and interact with all levels of managementStrong relationship-building and collaboration skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in the insurance or financial services industryExperience supporting enterprise risk management, governance, regulatory, or compliance initiativesExperience leveraging data analytics or reporting tools to support risk monitoring and decision-making Working Conditions Hybrid office environment (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)Locations: Denver, Cedar Rapids, BaltimoreModerate Travel 10 to 25%Travel to support risk assessments, stakeholder meetings, project initiatives, and other business risk activities Compensation The Salary for this position generally ranges between 170,000-180,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship. This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. Apply