Risk Manager, NPLP Program

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co•Boston, MA

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Manager will manage the Firm’s New Product Launch Process (NPLP) program, providing end-to-end oversight of governance, execution, and risk assessment for new initiatives, and provide support for other ERM programs and initiatives. This role partners closely with Lines of Business (LOB), support, and control functions to ensure new products and changes are evaluated thoroughly, risks are appropriately addressed, and decisions are escalated with transparency to senior management and key oversight committees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Significant experience in financial services, risk management, or governance-related roles
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and influence senior stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly
Highly organized with strong program management capabilities and attention to detail
Collaborative mindset with the ability to drive outcomes across diverse teams

Nice To Haves

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and evolve the firm-wide New Product Launch Process (NPLP) program, ensuring a consistent, risk-focused approach to the review and approval of new products, services, and strategic initiatives
Drive governance and execution by leading working groups and overseeing the end-to-end review process, including engagement with initiative sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders
Partner with senior stakeholders LOB Risk and other control functions to challenge assumptions, assess risks, and ensure initiatives are appropriately vetted, documented, and positioned for approval
Oversee NPLP Committee activities, including agenda setting, management of submissions, and delivery of clear, decision-ready materials for leadership review
Provide program-level reporting and insights to senior management and Governance, Risk & Compliance Oversight Committee (GRC)
Ensure ongoing accountability post-approval, including tracking of conditions, follow-ups, and alignment with NPLP policy requirements
Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of the NPLP and broader ERM program
Maintain strong connectivity with business activity and pipeline developments to proactively identify and assess emerging initiatives
Administer core program to support effective governance, including maintaining the master NPLP tracker, preparing meeting materials, and tracking action items