Director Operational Risk

Atlas Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director, Finance Governance, Risk & Control to enhance the GRC framework across Finance and Enterprise Finance functions. You will partner with Finance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology, and business stakeholders to strengthen the control environment and support regulatory initiatives.

The role focuses on implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Enterprise Risk and Control programs, driving automation and analytics, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Governance, Risk & Control in a large financial institution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across stakeholder groups.
• Strong background in enterprise risk and control programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and enhancement of GRC programs across Finance functions.
• Prepare governance, risk, and control reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to automation, analytics, and dashboard development to improve governance processes.
• Coordinate regulatory, audit, and policy-change impact assessments for Finance governance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Audit.

Skills

GRC experience

Regulatory knowledge

Risk & controls testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

PowerApps

Excel

Job description

The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Finance Governance, Risk & Control will support the execution and continuous enhancement of the Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) framework across the firms Finance and Enterprise Finance functions. The role will partner closely with Finance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology, and business stakeholders to strengthen the control environment, support regulatory compliance initiatives, and enhance governance processes across key Finance activities.

This position is responsible for helping drive the implementation, monitoring, reporting, and oversight of Finance’s adherence to Enterprise Risk and Control programs, while contributing to control transformation initiatives focused on automation, analytics, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience within Finance, Operational Risk, Product Control, or Internal Controls environments within a large financial institution, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across stakeholder groups.

Governance & Risk Management

• Support the execution and enhancement of Finance Governance, Risk & Control programs across the firms Finance and related Finance functions.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of key Enterprise Operational Risk programs and standards, including:
• Issues Management
• Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM)
• Data Governance & Data Risk Stewardship
• End User Computing (EUC)
• Business Continuity and Privacy programs
• Model Risk governance activities
• Coordinate governance activities and support the tracking, escalation, and remediation of control issues and action plans.

Control Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare governance and control reporting for senior Finance and Risk stakeholders, including thematic risk analysis and control metrics.
• Assist in consolidating governance, risk, and control information into clear and actionable insights for management reporting.
• Support continuous monitoring activities and contribute to control testing initiatives across Finance processes.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Participate in initiatives focused on improving governance processes and enhancing control effectiveness through automation and analytics.
• Support the development of dashboards, reporting tools, and automated workflows utilizing Power BI, PowerApps, Excel, and related technologies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline controls, reduce operational risk, and improve efficiency across Finance processes.

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Support regulatory, audit, and internal review activities by coordinating requests, documentation, and remediation tracking.
• Assist in evaluating the impact of evolving regulatory expectations and internal policy changes affecting Finance governance and controls.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Audit teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote a strong risk and control culture across Finance.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and contribute to broader Finance transformation and governance priorities.