Senior Director, Operational Risk (First Line) - Slc Management

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world's leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.
We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner's mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.
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SLC Management operates in a hybrid environment with a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work two-three days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.
Job Description:
Senior Director, Operational Risk (First Line) - SLC Management
What is in it for you:
We are seeking a Senior Director, Operational Risk (First Line)to be part of our dynamic risk management team. Reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Operational Risk, SLC Management. The Senior Director, Risk will support the investment adviser Operational Risk management program.
What you will do:

• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of Operational Risks. Collaborate with various business leaders to address specific risk issues, assess solutions or mitigation activities, and develop remediation plans.
• Design, implement, and/or influence internal governance processes. Manage Governance throughout the firm to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Assist business with policy, procedure and operating guideline updates, approvals and new documents.
• Collaborate with various teams and departments across the front, middle and back office and assist them with Operational Risk framework adherence. Coordinate recurring risk management meetings with teams and affiliates to discuss the resurgence of risks, new risk exposures or any other activities going on within the business.
• Design, prepare and create reporting for Operational Risk which would be communicated in Committee meetings, Board meetings and other use cases.
• Manage business continuity and crisis management deliverables by organizing tabletop exercises, updating business continuity/crisis management plans and executing on other program related activities.
• Serve as the secretary to various risk related committees.
• Conduct root cause analysis on Operational Risk Events ensuring the business has remediation plans established, documented and are complying with reporting requirements.
• Identify areas of potential Operational Risk and vulnerability; manage and drive effective resolution, reporting updates to management.
• Manage and facilitate key Operational Risk management programs which include but are not limited to Operational Risk Event Management, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Key Risk Indicators, Business Continuity, Emerging Risks, Records Management, Third Party Management and Crisis Management. They will also be responsible for raising awareness and communicating to the First Line of Defense about issues identified, remediation planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Communicate Operational Risk issues and trends, prepare Operational Risk reports to management.
• Act as technical advisor and support business initiatives from a risk management perspective.
• In partnership with the business, manage the adherence to the Model and End User Computing Risk Management program requirements.
• Responsible for managing IT risk to include the oversight of day-to-day cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance operations of SLC Managements environment.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability through training, education, and risk management consultative support.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CFA (or similar) designation, ACAMS, Industry Exams & Courses (e.g. FINRA, CSI) are a plus.
• 10+ years relevant risk management experience in asset management.

Additional skills:

• Ability to navigate in a complex and matrixed organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, change management, and influencing skills, and a team player mindset.
• Demonstrate ability to make recommendations to management and influence business decisions based on thorough analysis.
• Ability to translate strategic direction from leader into tactical plans; implement tactical plans; provide input to strategic plans; and champion the development of departmental goals and objectives.
• Experience with private funds, and separately managed accounts and the unique operational challenges that alternatives present, such as valuation, managing properties, portfolio companies and loan administration, and complex funding mechanisms and processes, is also valued.

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible hybrid work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pension & Investments, "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.
Job Category:
Risk Management
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage women, people of color and those in LGBTQ+ communities to apply even if they don't meet every criteria in the job description.
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