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Senior Vice President, Corporate Operational Risk

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We are seeking a senior leader to lead and enhance Operational Risk monitoring and reporting capabilities across the firm's Risk Appetite Statement (RAS), Operational Risk Metrics, Issue Management, and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs to deliver proactive, data-driven risk oversight and actionable management insights

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

  • Design and implement enhancements for oversight and monitoring of the firm's Risk Appetite Statement, Operational Risk Metrics, Issue Management, and RCSA programs.

  • Build and strengthen Operational Risk monitoring capabilities that provide timely, meaningful, and actionable risk insights to senior management and governance committees.

  • Partner with global teams on independent second-line review and challenge of RCSA assessments, control effectiveness evaluations, residual risk ratings, and remediation plans

  • Enhance the Risk Appetite Statement and Operational Risk Metrics program by ensuring metrics are measurable, high quality, timely and aligned to the firm's operational risk profile.

  • Identify emerging risks, recurring themes, control weaknesses, and risk concentrations through integrated analysis of operational risk data.

  • Develop executive-level reporting and committee materials that translate risk data into clear business insights and management actions.

  • Manage an India-based team supporting global operational risk oversight activities.

  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, enhanced reporting, data-driven monitoring, and modernization of Operational Risk framework activities.

  • People Leadership requirement: Yes

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting, Law, Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 10+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Controls, or Risk Governance, preferably within financial services.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret risk data, identify trends, assess emerging risks, and translate analysis into actionable insights.

  • Technical expertise and experience working with data, risk measurement and AI tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to provide independent review and challenge, exercise sound risk judgment, and influence senior stakeholders.

  • Strong understanding of Operational Risk frameworks, regulatory expectations, operational resilience, and non-financial risk management.

  • Experience developing and enhancing risk monitoring, governance reporting, metrics, dashboards, and thematic analysis capabilities.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

  • Proven leadership experience building teams, developing talent, and driving strategic Operational Risk initiatives.

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