Operational Risk Manager

Operational Risk Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to strengthen our enterprise risk management framework, drive effective risk mitigation, and support informed decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational risk expertise, sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels. This person will serve as a trusted advisor to management and functional business partners, helping to maintain a strong risk culture and resilient control environment. This role may be virtual or hybrid within the U.S. and reports to the Head of GRS Operational Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Leadership Competencies:

• 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.

If the selected candidate lives within 50 miles of a GRS office, then the selected candidate should be prepared to come into the office two days/week if needed. This policy is subject to change.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• An advanced degree is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.