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Barings · 3 weeks ago

Senior Associate, Operational Risk

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. They are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Operational Risk team, responsible for enhancing the operational risk oversight framework and supporting the management of operational risks across the enterprise.

Venture Capital

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Silva, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Operational Risk to enhance Barings’ global operational risk oversight framework and practices

Support core activities within the Operational Risk function by establishing and tracking qualitative and quantitative factors for identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting operational risks

Identify and document operational risk events, including root cause analysis and mitigation actions; monitor KPIs and other metrics, and track new and ongoing risks, issues and related mitigations

Assist with facilitating standardized assessments of inherent and residual risks, effectiveness of controls, and risk appetite levels in alignment with the firm’s enterprise risk taxonomy

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to maintain consistent communication and engagement that informs the firm’s risk profile

Collaborate with other control functions – such as Compliance, Audit, and Vendor Management – to ensure connectivity across control and process improvements

Prepare monthly and quarterly insights to update the Risk Dashboard and contribute to Risk Committee materials that foster engagement, discussion, and constructive challenge of risks

Work closely with regional Risk teams and other ERM disciplines to promote collaboration and efficiencies between global and local oversight

Conduct ad-hoc reviews in areas where risk levels are higher than desired to create transparency and enhance accountability

Qualification

Operational Risk ManagementFinancial Services ExperienceRisk AssessmentGovernanceRiskComplianceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus

2-5 years of relevant work experience within a global financial services organization, ideally within a global asset management firm; knowledge of portfolio management and trading systems and workflows a plus

Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

Ability to operate in a deadline driven environment while multitasking and maintaining a strict attention to detail; decisive and able to work at pace

Familiarity with capital markets and investment management industries

Sound judgement and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized, detail oriented, and thorough, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently

Strong analytical skills with intellectual curiosity, resourceful in seeking new information; software development experience a plus

Commitment to performance and accuracy of work product

Knowledge of and prior experience using Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms a plus

Benefits

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits

Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care

Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Spouse and Child Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays

Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Paid Volunteer Time

Education Assistance Program

Charitable Matching Gifts Program

Commuter Reimbursement Program

Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program

Company

Barings

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Barings is a $470+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions.

Founded in 1762

London, England, GBR

1001-5000 employees