Risk Manager

AllianceBernstein•Nashville, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is within the Global Strategic Initiatives Team, the business operations team supporting AB’s Global Institutional and Offshore Retail Distribution teams within the Global Client Group. This role will play an integral part in mitigating risks within the Client Group and managing risk-related projects to ensure positive outcomes for our clients around the world. To be successful, the risk officer must collaborate with teams across the firm – Operations, Investments, and Compliance, to address new risks facing the industry, and advocate on behalf of our clients.

Requirements

Ideally 2-5 years of audit or risk management experience
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in math, finance, or accounting, with academic excellence
Strong project management skills
Ability to explain complex information in an easily digestible manner
Highly analytical mind with a strong attention to detail
Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Self-starter with ability to work independently with a minimum amount of oversight
Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Excel, SharePoint, OneNote)

Nice To Haves

GARP or PRMIA Certifications are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the operational risk framework for the Client Group.
Partner with Client Group Operational Excellence lead to implement risk-elated systems and process enhancements.
Partner with senior leaders around the Client Group to identify opportunities to mitigate risk
Implement and monitor KPIs to track the health of key operational processes and risk remediations.
Champion and steer enterprise risk management initiatives on behalf of the Client Group
Produce risk and control reporting and track risk items.
Coordinate risk event inquiries on behalf of our clients