Operational & Reputational Risk - Associate | VP
Summary
Assesses and mitigates operational and reputational risks for structured credit and asset-backed deals by analyzing transactions, controls, and third-party data, then reporting findings to stakeholders.
About ATLAS SP Partners
ATLAS SP Partners is a global investment firm providing stable funding, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed solutions. Our experienced team works closely with clients to determine optimal approaches for capital optimization and goal achievement, leveraging a holistic suite of integrated capabilities – including asset and portfolio advisory, warehouse and acquisition financing, whole loan purchase and sale, and securitization and distribution. ATLAS is proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence, distinguished by certainty of execution, deep expertise, and comprehensive service across the asset management landscape.
Our Culture
ATLAS operates as “one team” where every individual makes an impact. We grow together, win together, and embrace change as a unified organization. Our commitment extends beyond advancing markets, and we strive to make a meaningful difference in our communities and for our clients. Our people are industry leaders, driven by a passion for client service, complex problem solving, and innovation. We foster professional and personal growth in a collaborative, inclusive environment, and are proud to build upon a legacy of excellence anchored in deep expertise and client service across the asset management landscape.
Position Overview
• Assist in overseeing the operational due diligence and reputational risk processes to ensure established procedures are followed, documented, and logged. This includes making sure Risk and Business Leads have properly reviewed audit/operational due diligence scopes and sampling requirements, and that any non-compliance with policies/procedures are escalated
• Apply investigative judgment to probe beneath the surface of reputational and due diligence results or findings, identify inconsistencies, take a contrarian view, ask questions, and follow open issues through to resolution. Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk Leads and Business Deal Captains/Owners.
• Support execution of risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across processes, systems, and business activities
• Coordinate across key stakeholders to consolidate regulatory, financial crimes, background, and forensic inputs into cohesive analysis supporting the deal approval process.
• Analyze risk, control, and operational data using Salesforce (Fusion Risk Management), Snowflake, Tableau, and AI tools to develop dashboards and provide management insights
• Prepare clear, concise reporting and presentation materials to communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to key stakeholders
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial services, risk, or compliance, with exposure to financial transactions and operational risk including reputational risk and operational due diligence functions; knowledge of structured products/ABS risk is a plus
• Experience with KYC, sanctions, conflicts, litigation, or regulatory risk in the context of specific transaction structures
• Strong analytical, research, and investigative skills, including the ability to probe complex information, identify inconsistencies, and follow issues through to resolution
• Demonstrated experience preparing materials for and participating in risk approval committees, conflict committees, new product approval committees, or similar governance forums.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify key themes, develop practical recommendations, and drive resolution while operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Self-starter who can work in a near-shore location with expectation of a camera on / in-office policy
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting and data tools such as Salesforce, Snowflake, Tableau, and Fusion Risk Management, as well as AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Rogo
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity, high integrity, and a collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and seniority levels
N/A
The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.
ATLAS SP is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Skills
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- Are any of your relatives presently employed with or by Atlas Securitized Products Partners LP (the "Company" or "Atlas SP") or any of its affiliates?
- Have you ever worked for Atlas SP?
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- If you are under the age of 18, can you supply working papers? optional
- Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States?
- Have you ever been discharged from any Employer (whether separated with or without cause or in connection to a layoff, or asked to resign or for any other reason)?
- Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary action or investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Association of Securities Dealers, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, any self-regulatory organization, any foreign regulatory organization, or any state regulatory authority, or action by any securities regulatory body?
- (1) To the best of my knowledge, no member of my immediate family—including my spouse or spousal equivalent, parents, stepparents, foster parents, in-laws, children, stepchildren, foster children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, siblings-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and first cousins, and includes adoptive relationships—nor any other person who shares my home (excluding domestic employees such as live-in paid caregivers) has, in the past five years, nor does currently:
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- This position requires on-site work at either our Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC offices, with no option for remote work. Are you comfortable working on-site at one of these locations?
- If you're not currently located near one of our office locations in Raleigh or Charlotte, are you open to relocating at your own expense for this role? optional
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