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Job Ref: 14979
Salary: $110000 – $200000
VP – New Activities Risk Management & Issues Management
Location: Onsite – Manhattan, NY
Base Salary: $110,000 – $200,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Level: Vice President
Shape the Future of Operational Risk. Lead Where It Matters Most.
Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in operational risk? We’re seeking a Vice President to lead New Activities Risk Management and Issues Management for our Branch-wide risk function. In this high-visibility role, you’ll drive critical risk frameworks that directly influence governance, innovation, and regulatory readiness in one of the world’s most complex banking environments—New York City.
What You’ll Own & Lead
As VP, you’ll be responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of two core operational risk programs—ensuring our risk practices stay ahead of regulatory expectations and business change:
New Activities Risk Management
Lead the evaluation and oversight of new products, services, or business changes from a risk and control perspective—ensuring each is fully assessed before implementation.
Issues Management Program
Oversee the lifecycle of risk issues—from identification and remediation through closure—ensuring compliance with Heightened Standards and industry best practices.
Operational Risk Framework Leadership
Enhance and operationalize enterprise-wide risk governance using COSO and other leading frameworks. Act as a trusted SME on risk programs in support of the RCSA.
Team Leadership & Development
Provide training, mentorship, and professional development for risk team members—ensuring program consistency and capability-building across the function.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Engage closely with Business Units, Compliance, Internal Audit, and senior risk leadership to monitor the Branch’s risk profile and ensure timely resolution of emerging issues.
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor’s degree required</strong>; CFA, CPA, FRM, or MBA preferred
8+ years of experience in banking, with at least 5 years in operational risk management
5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
Strong command of risk governance, COSO framework, and operational risk methodologies
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills
Confidence working with stakeholders across all levels, including regulators and executive leadership
Why Join Us?
High Impact: Own enterprise-critical risk programs that directly influence regulatory and business decisions
Leadership Role: Guide and mentor a team of risk professionals in a highly collaborative environment
Strategic Visibility: Collaborate with senior management and risk leaders on business-critical initiatives
Professional Growth: Work at the intersection of innovation and governance—where new activities meet resilient risk strategy
Competitive Compensation: Rewarding salary and long-term career growth in a global financial center
If you’re driven by purpose, precision, and the power of operational risk to enable responsible growth—this is your opportunity to lead from the front. Apply your expertise where it truly matters.
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