Director, Operational Risk Malvern, PA

Montgomery County ?(Malvern, PA)

Permanent

Banking/Financial Services

Added on 05/17/2012

About the company
Our client is a top-tier financial services firm

Job description
The objective of the Risk Management function is to assist senior leadership with the control of the operational, information and security risks of the enterprise, based on optimization of the internal organization and the system of internal controls and a comprehensive framework and process of identifying, measuring and monitoring the operational risks.

??Act as a senior business partner and liaison with business leadership and support functions to facilitate governance, oversight, and ensure there is proper management of operational risks in the business.

??Monitor the prevailing risk profile and ensure the appropriate management and reporting of operational risks. Emphasize risk management versus managing the risk process. Execute risk assessments to identify key risks within the business.

??Advise senior management on how to respond to and mitigate non-financial risks, such as ones identified by risk assessments and/or as a result of an identified incident.
??Support implementation of operational risk policies and minimum standards based on US guidelines as well as local legislation and regulations.
??Provide leadership to and support the Operational Risk committee (ORC) including the preparation of regular reporting and approval matters for the ORC, ensuring risks are appropriately addressed.
??Ensure proper documentation and key controls for Sarbanes Oxley (IFRS and US GAAP) and Model Audit Rule (Statutory) processes and systems in accordance with legislation and corporate guidelines. Monitor the remediation of any deficiencies or risks as they arise.
??Evaluate, support and develop relevant Business Continuity Plans, Crisis Management Organizations and Disaster Recovery planning. Support security subject matter experts in security risk assessments.
??Support the development of an anti-fraud program according to corporate guidelines and proactively identify and measure control improvement opportunities and internal and external fraud exposures.

Who we are looking for
??Minimum 10+ years work experience in comparable control-oriented functions (e.g. Risk Management, Audit, Finance, Operations)
??Minimum 5+ years work experience in the insurance industry at a management level with accountability for staff supervision
??Bachelors degree or equivalent business experience required; Master?s degree in Finance, Audit or MBA preferred
??Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, CFE or FLMI preferred
??Strong verbal and written communication skills
??Strong facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills
??Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
??Works well across all levels in the organization
??Strong planning and organization skills
??Strong issue resolution skills

What's on offer
Competitive base salary + discretionary year-end bonus

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +1 215-861-7050.
Your application will be sent to Adam Bell with the reference 1237912.
Reference : U5AE1237912

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