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IG Group · 1 day ago

Senior Risk Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

IG Group is a leading global fintech company that provides dynamic online trading platforms and a robust educational ecosystem. The Senior Risk Manager will oversee the implementation of the enterprise risk management framework within IG's US operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting business growth through effective risk management practices.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and embedding of IG Group’s enterprise risk management framework within IG’s US operations, including ensuring the framework is appropriately tailored to US operations and applicable regulatory requirements

Monitor IG NA’s risk management processes (across all areas of operational risk and financial risk) to ensure IG NA’s risk profile remains within IG Group’s overall risk appetite, supported by an appropriate framework of systems and controls

Ensure all material risk issues, including any material control deficiencies, are identified and escalated in a timely manner and are tracked through to completion. This includes providing independent challenge to the business on first-line remediation plans and timing

Support NA and Group Governance forums discharge their risk oversight responsibilities, including through the production of relevant risk reporting. This includes Chairing the local risk management forum and escalating issues to the Group Risk Committee where appropriate

Support IG NA’s response to any regulatory enquiries or supervisory visits relating to IG NA’s risk management systems and controls

Collaborate with the IG NA Chief Compliance Officer to ensure an integrated second-line of defence within the US business

Serve as a trusted and independent commercial advisor to the US CEO and local senior leadership team to support the integration of risk considerations into strategic planning and business development initiatives

Provide independent review and challenge to the US management team in relation to all risk management activity, including in the identification, assessment, and mitigation of IG NA’s material risks

Provide risk expertise and guidance to support business growth while maintaining appropriate risk appetite

Support potential M&A activities with comprehensive risk assessment and integration planning

Partner directly with trading teams to embed risk management best practices, providing expert guidance and constructive challenge on commercial risks

Qualification

US exchange marketsEnterprise risk managementFinancial technology platformsFinancial products knowledgeRisk management capabilitiesProfessional certificationsLeadership skillsCommunication skills