Risk Business Manager

Neuberger Berman • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Business Manager for our Global Risk Group. This pivotal role will directly support the Co-Chief Risk Officers in guiding the department and leading key initiatives. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker and self-starter who excels in both strategic planning and operational execution. This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact across the organization by applying an analytical mindset, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency and consistent operations. The role requires a collaborative spirit and a keen ability to manage cross-functional projects and ongoing processes that propel our organization forward. This role serves to ensure that the Risk Group meets day-to-day obligations, and helps support the Firm’s governance framework, ensures that Risk reporting obligations are met, and acts as a change agent to identify and implement process improvements across the team's operating model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of related experience, ideally with a mix of business management, project/program management, risk or operations
• Interest in Risk Management, asset management or broader financial services; direct investment risk/business risk experience a plus but not mandatory
• Highly visible and organized, with an ability to work autonomously, as well as bringing a collective mind-set as required ; able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Intellectually curious — proactively asks "why do we do it this way" and brings structured suggestions for improvement / change management, not just execution
• Strong ability to develop working relationships with stakeholders, build consensus, and deliver results with success
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to synthesize technical risk topics for senior/non-technical audiences
• Project management discipline — can scope, sequence, and track initiatives to completion (formal PM certification not required but structured approach expected)

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree or relevant professional certifications are a plus
• Experience supporting a global, multi-location team across time zones preferred
• Prior exposure to risk governance frameworks (risk committees, committee charter documents, escalation protocols, regulatory reporting cycles) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Manage projects as directed by Co-CROs, including, but not limited to, new system implementations, audit projects, regulatory requests, and various change management initiatives
• Own the team's governance calendar; coordinate risk committee packs, board/regulatory reporting deadlines including annual SOC 1 audits, quarterly business reviews, ensure that team leads are aware of obligations relating to deliverables and timelines
• Support the delivery of Risk Group generated Committee materials, and track action items, metrics and key-risk-indicators, follow-ups, and deliverables from risk committees to closure
• Support the management of the Risk Group budget process, and vendor/data contract administration
• Ownership of Risk team written materials / collateral documentation, including RFP, marketing decks, audit report descriptions; serve as a key point of contact for functional partners in this regard
• Support new joiner onboarding, training coordination, and team communications; help plan and coordinate team events, including Town Halls, team on-sites, and group meetings
• Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows (reporting production, escalation protocols, data sourcing) and propose/lead remediation projects
• Support technology/tooling initiatives (e.g., risk system migrations, dashboard automation, workflow tools) as business lead liaising with technology and enablement teams
• Support the consistent design, documentation, and oversight of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the department, including briefs, workflows, and RACI matrices
• Manage team meetings, including agenda setting and follow-up, and run team offsites with effective follow-up and follow-through
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration on Risk initiatives
• Chair working groups or committees, as applicable and as directed by Co-CROs

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• retirement
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level