VP - Senior Operational Risk Management Associate

Santander Bank • New York, NY

242d • $93,750 - $165,000

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 9+ years of related and/or combined experience in Operational Risk (1st or 2nd line), Audit (3rd line), and/or Compliance experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance.
• Ability to effectively interact with front-line units, executive management, and vendors.
• Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.
• Thought leader, strategic and critical thinker, problem solver.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as a member of the team.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to change.
• Ability to influence with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Integrity, combined with high personal and professional standards.
• Strong program and project management skills/capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders across all lines of defense, business lines, and support functions to support the identification, assessment, management, and reporting of operational risks.
• Work in concert with the Operational Risk Management team to ensure close coordination, integration, transparency, and awareness of operational risks across all risk management programs.
• Provide 2nd Line risk oversight of the Operational Risk Management Program and direct support for policies, standards, procedures, strategies, material risks, risk reporting routines, and metrics.
• Serve as a trusted partner and risk advisor to key stakeholders and business partners across all lines of defense.
• Conduct credible review and challenge of 1st Line Risk and Control Self-Assessments, including process mapping, risk identification and assessment, controls identification, and assessments of control design and effectiveness.
• Support regulatory exams and interactions, including assessing risk remediation activities.
• Perform independent risk assessments of operational risk management related disciplines, including issues, internal and external events, and concentrations.
• Contribute to the risk culture and overall awareness of operational risk and deliver operational risk management training.
• Escalate, report, and communicate operational risk management matters to executive management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $93,750 - $165,000/year.
• Inclusive and accessible application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree