Operational Risk Manager
About Us:
We are a globally recognized financial institution with over 130 years of experience, serving the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
* We are committed to providing innovative financial services and guidance to individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.
Job Description:
The Operational Risk Manager is responsible for directing team members with specific tasks to successfully implement the systematic control framework as outlined by the Chief Controls Officer. This includes ensuring control 'best practices' are adhered to, corporate policies are supported, and regulatory requirements are met by the practice area, business line, product, and/or region you support.
* The role involves managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills, including hiring, performance reviews, pay decisions, and development.
* Achieves goals mostly through work of others.
* Provides leadership to managers and professional staff.
* Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
Major Duties:
Manage the day-to-day focus of the control team using a variety of risk identification, assessment, and control tools to spot control weaknesses/gaps and make continual process and control improvements in a documented, disciplined fashion.
* Lead the execution of a Global Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs) for the practice area(s) you support.
* Highlight the risks with the highest likelihood of exposure for NT, (financial, reputational, and/or regulatory) and ensure transparency to Sr. mgmt. for awareness.
* Direct control testing for the identified risks with the highest likelihood of realization and the greatest loss potential to the organization.
* Drive testing toward automated means where possible.
* Ensure risk acceptance is clearly documented and communicated to control leadership.
* Provide appropriate documentation and establish metrics for monitoring adherence to the recommended controls surrounding the agreed risks.
* Support key Control programs such as the Audit Remediation, ASL, ATP Standards etc. Including the definition of the methodology, the execution of the programs, and to ensure the implementation and tracking of agreed actions.
* Provide oversight, reporting, and monitoring for the controls outlined for each practice/product service execution.
* Ensure weekly control reporting is completed, (include risk management metrics, results of control testing, progress on outstanding issues, etc.).
* Efficiently oversee and/or establish diverse, global resources and team members with a focus on diversifying the collective skill set, team building, performance management, and talent development.
* Support representation at regional or local Committees for the Practice.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Applies knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize department performance.
* Persuades managers and leaders to take action and/or negotiates with external partners/vendors/clients.
* Extensive experience in Operational Risk Management or Control.
* Experience managing teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Benefits:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await.
* You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
* Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve.
Others:
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies.
Build your career with us and apply today.
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