Chief Risk Officer - Operations

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 250.000 - 400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arootah, a talent solutions firm serving the alternative investment industry, seeks an accomplished Chief Risk Officer (Operations) to lead risk management across funds and portfolios. You will implement risk frameworks, KRIs, and maturity programs while collaborating with Compliance and Legal to meet regulatory expectations.

In this senior role, you will oversee audits, vendor oversight, incident reviews, and risk reporting, shaping firm-wide risk culture and process improvements for investment

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline is required.
• 8+ years as Chief Risk Officer (Operations) at hedge funds, family offices, or investment management firms.
• 3-5 years in risk management, operations, or compliance at an asset management firm.
• Extensive knowledge of investment management industry, technology, and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of investment vehicles, exchange rules, and settlement procedures.
• MBA or FRM or similar designation preferred.

Aufgaben

• Establish, implement, and oversee Operational Risk Management activities including reporting KRIs and conducting RCSAs
• Implement and manage control testing and development of action plans
• Develop and produce risk management reports and monitor department risk profiles
• Work with Compliance and Legal to provide guidance on regulatory and industry operational developments
• Analyze Access Management, cybersecurity, and IT risks
• Implement and design regular audits and examinations of assigned departments
• Manage oversight of Policies and Procedures manuals and Quality Control committees
• Devise and implement firm-wide programs for vendor due diligence and third-party service provider oversight
• Conduct thorough reviews of incidents and analyze risk metrics to design workflow improvements
• Serve as risk management advisor for new or modified products and operational processes

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and oversee Operational Risk Management activities including reporting KRIs and conducting RCSAs
• Implement and manage control testing and development of action plans
• Develop and produce risk management reports and monitor department risk profiles
• Work with Compliance and Legal to provide guidance on regulatory and industry operational developments
• Analyze Access Management, cybersecurity, and IT risks
• Implement and design regular audits and examinations of assigned departments
• Manage oversight of Policies and Procedures manuals and Quality Control committees
• Devise and implement firm-wide programs for vendor due diligence and third-party service provider oversight
• Conduct thorough reviews of incidents and analyze risk metrics to design workflow improvements
• Serve as risk management advisor for new or modified products and operational processes

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Chief Risk Officer (Operations) at a Hedge Fund, Family Office, or Investment Management firm
• 3-5 years of additional experience in Risk Management, Operations, or Compliance at an Asset Management firm
• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Operations, Computer Science, Economics, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of investment management industry, technology, and SEC regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of investment vehicles, exchange rules, and settlement procedures
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or similar advanced degree
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or similar professional designation