About the role
Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to business and functional leaders on operational risk matters, including emerging risks, control design, mitigation strategies, and remediation plans. Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of operational risks across business processes and functions. Oversee the logging, tracking, and resolution of operational events and issues, including root cause analysis, control gaps, and corrective actions. Review and challenge internal controls to ensure they are appropriately designed, operating effectively, and aligned to business needs. Develop and present risk dashboards, leadership reporting, and governance materials for senior management and committees. Maintain and enhance operational risk policies, standards, procedures, and oversight practices. Collaborate with compliance, internal audit, and cross-functional business partners to promote accountability and risk awareness. Evaluate the operational risk implications of AI tools and use cases, identify opportunities to improve controls and monitoring, and support responsible adoption. Trusted Advisor Mindset Builds credibility by providing clear, practical, and balanced risk guidance. Executive Presence - Engages senior leaders with confidence and composure. Risk Judgment and Decision Support - Evaluates risk scenarios, control effectiveness, and remediation options to support sound decisions. Influence and Collaboration - Works effectively across functions and levels to drive alignment and action. Accountability and Ownership - Demonstrates strong follow-through and commitment to high-quality execution. Analytical Thinking - Assesses risk trends, control weaknesses, and root causes, then translates findings into actionable insights. Communication Excellence - Tailors clear, concise messages to different audiences. Continuous Improvement Orientation - Seeks opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, and the overall risk environment. Integrity and Professionalism - Upholds high ethical standards and exercises discretion. 8-10 years of progressive operational risk management experience, preferably within a complex or matrixed organization. Demonstrated experience advising and influencing senior management on operational risk issues, internal controls, and risk mitigation. Strong experience with operational event and issue management, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, internal control evaluation, and risk reporting. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. Working knowledge of AI concepts, tools, and associated risks, with experience applying them in a business or risk management context. Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus. Experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or another highly regulated industry. Familiarity with enterprise risk management practices, control frameworks, or governance processes. Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, or control testing activities. Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CIA, CRCM, CERP, or similar.