Risk Manager - Corporate

Responsibilities As the Risk Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the bank’s risk strategy, drive operational resilience and ensure the long‑term success of the business. You’ll be joining an innovative and collaborative team with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the firm’s future. The risk manager will collaborate with senior management to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risks associated with the firm’s activities, formulating and executing risk management strategies and fostering a culture of risk awareness across the firm. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Risk Oversight: Lead the execution of PJT’s risk management strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee and guide the identification, assessment and mitigation of risks, including financial risk, operational risk, regulatory compliance risk and reputational risk. Maintain a robust risk governance framework, driving a culture of proactive risk management across business units and corporate functions. Advise and collaborate with senior management on key risk matters, ensuring timely escalation of critical risks and exposures. Risk Framework and Reporting: Continuously review and refine risk management policies, procedures and practices to address emerging risks, changes in relevant regulatory framework and expectations and evolving market conditions. Collaborate with senior management on refining the risk appetite statement and related tolerance levels. Prepare regular risk reports for risk committees and board of directors, providing clear, actionable insights on risk trends, exposures and mitigation efforts. Liaise with regulators and auditors to communicate risk management policies, procedures and compliance status. Crisis Management and Business Continuity: Collaborate with senior management to ensure the existence of effective crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery plans to address potential disruptions. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior management, business units and corporate functions (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Finance, Technology) to ensure alignment between risk management and business objectives. Act as an advisor in the development of new products, transactions or strategic initiatives, ensuring that risk considerations are integrated into decision‑making processes. Foster cross‑functional collaboration to identify potential risks and ensure that risk considerations are integrated into business decisions and strategies. Qualifications High level of integrity and strong ethical standards. Strong business acumen and ability to balance risk and business goals. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Proactive, forward‑thinking and capable of anticipating emerging risks in a rapidly changing market landscape. Experience managing risk across Strategic Advisory, Restructuring & Special Situations and fundraising services. Experience working with regulators and external auditors on risk and compliance matters. Additional qualifications: Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments and products/services. Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as COSO, NIST and the Three Lines of Defense Model. Proven track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk information to senior executives. Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities, particularly under pressure. Experience working with cross‑functional teams to address risk across various business lines. Requirements To be considered for the role, applicants must meet the following criteria: a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field; a minimum of ten years in risk management, with at least three years in a senior leadership role within an investment bank or financial institution; strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments and products/services; familiarity with risk management frameworks such as COSO, NIST and the Three Lines of Defense Model; proven track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams; exceptional communication skills; strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities; experience working with cross‑functional teams to address risk across various business lines. Compensation Expected annualized base salary of $175,000–$200,000. Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, the compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus component. Equal Opportunity Employment PJT is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable Accommodation We comply with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources. 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