Strategic Risk Management Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ameriprise Financial Full time

Job Summary

This is a new role, global in scope, on the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Investment Business Management team. In this position, you will primarily support global operational risk management activities, overseeing and directing the ops risk management functions within the investment business unit and liaising with our 1st and 2nd line Operational Risk Management team.

The role will have a significant impact on mitigating potential risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring successful change implementation. The director will work closely with global business management leaders and various global business partners to identify, assess, monitor, and report on operational risk events while promoting a risk culture awareness and proactive risk management across the global business unit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning and Leadership: Evolve the operational risk management strategy of the business unit; interface with our operational risk teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives and foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management throughout the business unit.
  • Risk Mitigation and Control: Coordinate with our 1st line Ops risk team. Lead and oversee risk assessments and evaluations to identify potential risks and ensure controls are embedded. Complete process reviews to identify vulnerabilities and oversee a comprehensive risk register and risk assessment documentation. Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and make recommendations for improvements. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and update and maintain internal policies and procedures related to operational risk management.
  • Reporting and Communication: Present regular risk reports to senior management and, if needed, the board of directors or clients. Communicate risk management activities and findings to relevant stakeholders. Maintain effective communication channels to ensure timely and accurate reporting of risk.
  • Incident Management and Response: Coordinate the relevant departments to ensure timely and effective response to incidents. Facilitate the North America Investment-related error process and globally oversee the incident management process, supporting investigation and resolution of risk events, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective action to prevent reoccurrence of incidents and facilitating global meetings to review events. Evaluate management information reports for trends and focus on continuous improvement to reduce risk in our trade cycle.
  • Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to investment team members on operational risk management practices and policies for the business unit. Promote continuous learning and development of risk management skills within the business unit.
  • Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transition and minimize risk during change events. Monitor and assess the impact of change on operational risk and adjust strategies as needed. Conduct risk assessments for new projects, systems, and processes before going live for the business unit. Identify potential risks associated with go-live and develop mitigation plans to address these risks. Coordinate with project teams to ensure all risk management activities are completed prior to go-live and ensure a successful implementation.
  • Support Business Continuity Plans, Process, and Event Coordination.
  • May Include Supporting Vendor Risk Management Engagements and Oversight.

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Team leader experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or related work experience and have at least five years in a leadership role with a strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
  • Proven track record to successfully manage and mitigate operational risk in a global, complex organizational environment.
  • Experience in the financial services industry.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance.
  • Audit experience.
  • Experience managing business continuity plans.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognize that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills, and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client base.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move, so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

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