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VP, Operational Risk

  • Job Number 529915
  • Type Permanent
  • Location Greenwich, CT
  • Pay $175,000 - $200,000
  • Referral Bonus $250

VP, Operational Risk

Job Description:

Our client, a global investment management firm with 25+ years of experience, seeks to hire a Vice President for its Operational Risk department. Reporting to the head of the department, this role will have various responsibilities.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare and lead SOC 1 testing of firmwide controls by liaising with external
    auditors and internal departments across the firm
  • Execute the Vendor Risk Management program, including onboarding,
    assessments, due diligence meetings, issue identification, and action plans.
  • Adapt and develop programs as needed based on internal requirements and
    applicable regulation
  • Assist with NFA Self-Assessment and SWIFT Self-Assessment
  • Assist with operational risk event capture and remediation process.

The position includes a base salary and discretionary bonus; additionally, the firm offers amazing benefits and a beautiful working environment.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 5 + years of experience in the financial services industry
  • Experience in an auditing function, compliance testing, regulatory review, vendor
    risk and/or operational risk.
  • Knowledge of alternative investment strategies and a wide range of asset classes
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to critique risks and controls provided
    by business units and identify areas for meaningful process improvement
  • Familiarity with Salesforce and/or Fusion software a plus.