Risk Manager

Who You’ll Work With:This role is within the Global Strategic Initiatives Team, the business operations team supporting AB’s Global Institutional and Offshore Retail Distribution teams within the Global Client Group. You will work with global sales leadership, client service, operations, legal and compliance, and central risk teams.We are seeking a Nashville-based Risk Officer to join our Institutional Investment Management Operations and Risk Team (IIM Ops/Risk). This role will play an integral part in mitigating risks within the Client Group and managing risk-related projects to ensure positive outcomes for our clients around the world. To be successful, the risk officer must collaborate with teams across the firm – Operations, Investments, and Compliance, to address new risks facing the industry, and advocate on behalf of our clients.What You’ll Do:Manage the operational risk framework for the Client Group.Partner with Client Group Operational Excellence lead to implement risk-elated systems and process enhancements. Partner with senior leaders around the Client Group to identify opportunities to mitigate riskImplement and monitor KPIs to track the health of key operational processes and risk remediations.Champion and steer enterprise risk management initiatives on behalf of the Client GroupProduce risk and control reporting and track risk items.Coordinate risk event inquiries on behalf of our clientsWhat We're Looking For:Ideally 2-5 years of audit or risk management experienceBachelor’s degree, preferably in math, finance, or accounting, with academic excellenceStrong project management skillsAbility to explain complex information in an easily digestible mannerHighly analytical mind with a strong attention to detailSuperior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and prioritize workSelf-starter with ability to work independently with a minimum amount of oversight Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Excel, SharePoint, OneNote)GARP or PRMIA Certifications are a plus but not required.Who We Are:About ABWe are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over4,000employees across57locations operating in26countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!All are encouraged to apply.AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.Nashville, TennesseeSummaryLocation: Nashville, TennesseeType: Full time