Job Description

Sr. Associate  –  Enterprise Risk

Enterprise Risk manages a range of pan-Risk capabilities, which include ensuring that enterprise risks are managed systematically and that the firm has a comprehensive and aggregate view of its risk, evaluation and planning of new business initiatives, management of evolving or emerging risks, governance of the division’s frameworks, processes and capabilities, as well as regional and legal entity governance. 

This Enterprise Risk role involves helping to implement firmwide risk remediation initiatives including driving and strengthening connections between components of the firm's Enterprise Risk Framework. It also consists of assisting in providing strategic insights to senior leadership on progress of remediation, identifying critical challenges, anticipating potential roadblocks, and communicating key milestones. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation of Risk divisional remediation initiatives ensuring alignment with Enterprise Risk Management objectives
• Develop visuals to represent linkages between processes underpinning the Firmwide Enterprise Risk Framework
• Create reporting to be shared with senior leadership which focuses on progress made on certain initiatives and potential challenges with respect to the Risk Division
• Contribute to the advancement of the uplifted Firmwide Enterprise Risk Framework
• Perform review and challenge of certain divisional proposals 
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned related to Enterprise Risk Management

This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with stakeholders across business units and federation teams both regionally and globally. Familiarity with the concepts of enterprise risk, the firm’s process flows and control environment combined with strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a penchant for problem solving are necessary for this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience working in Risk, relevant revenue generating division, or a control function (e.g., Credit Risk, Compliance, Operational Risk, Finance/Controllers or Audit)
• Experience in designing marketing presentations, visualizations used in risk reporting, or similar design experience.
• Ability to visualize processes through diagrams, flow charts, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to present with impact and build consensus across senior stakeholder groups
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a focus on delivery
• Strong organizational skills (project management experience a plus)
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint 
• Quick learner who can thrive working as part as a cross-regional team and individually

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