Associate, Enterprise Risk Management
About The Position
HarbourVest Partners is seeking an Associate - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) who will support the Director, Enterprise Risk Management with the maintenance of the risk framework, incident management and the buildout of risk metrics. This role will focus on both the enterprise operational areas and technology functions that will conduct the independent identification and assessment of risks and issues. Grow your career with a firm known for its entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative culture. The ideal candidate is someone who is: Exceptionally analytical and diligent Demonstrates skill in managing and evaluating risk Adept at using data to drive decision-making A strong communicator and great teammate Ambitious with a dedication to continuous improvement Experienced in implementing risk management frameworks including facilitation of the Risk and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) process
Requirements
- Demonstrated background in ERM or a related area
- Understanding of financial services operational risks, controls, and processes
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver a high-quality work product while meeting key deadlines
- Ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external partners across all levels at the Firm
- Strong ethical standards and professional integrity
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
Nice To Haves
- ServiceNow or similar GRC tool experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain the enterprise/operational risk frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies and action plans
- Support the ERM Incident Management Program through risk event triage
- Utilize AI to enhance risk analytics
- Provide training and support on risk management approaches
- And other responsibilities as required
Benefits
- discretionary annual bonus
- long-term reward programs
- retirement
- health
- insurance
- paid time off
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
