Director, Operational RIsk

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is recruiting a Director of Operational Risk (Finance Governance, Risk & Control) for a leading global bank. This role supports the Governance, Risk & Control framework across Finance, partnering with Finance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology, Audit, and business stakeholders.

The position emphasizes control monitoring, reporting, and process automation using Power BI, PowerApps, and Excel to enhance governance and analytics across Finance activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience within Finance, Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Product Control, Audit, or Governance.
• Experience within a large bank, financial institution, or broker-dealer.
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, internal controls, and Finance governance.
• Familiarity with Power BI, PowerApps, Excel, or other data analytics and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and enhancement of Finance Governance, Risk & Control programs across the organization.
• Support key Enterprise Operational Risk programs, including: Issues Management; Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM); Data Governance & Data Risk; End User Computing (EUC); Business Continuity and Privacy.
• Prepare governance, risk, and control reporting for senior Finance and Risk stakeholders; develop thematic risk analysis and control metrics.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve control effectiveness and streamline governance processes; develop dashboards, reporting tools, and automated workflows.
• Coordinate regulatory, audit, and internal review requests, including documentation and remediation tracking.
• Promote a strong risk and control culture across the Finance organization; partner with multiple functions.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Team leadership

Tools

Power BI

PowerApps

Excel

Job description

A leading global bank is seeking a Director of Operational Risk (Finance Governance, Risk & Control) to support the execution and ongoing enhancement of the Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) framework across its Finance organization.

This role partners closely with Finance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology, Audit, and business stakeholders to strengthen the control environment, support regulatory requirements, and enhance governance across key Finance activities. The position will also contribute to broader control transformation initiatives involving automation, analytics, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Risk Management

• Support the execution and enhancement of Finance Governance, Risk & Control programs across the organization
• Support key Enterprise Operational Risk programs, including:
• Issues Management
• Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM)
• Data Governance & Data Risk
• End User Computing (EUC)
• Business Continuity and Privacy
• Track, escape, and support remediation of control issues, findings, and action plans

Control Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare governance, risk, and control reporting for senior Finance and Risk stakeholders
• Develop thematic risk analysis, control metrics, and management reporting
• Consolidate complex governance and control information into clear, actionable insights
• Support continuous monitoring and control testing activities across Finance processes

Process Improvement & Automation

• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve control effectiveness and streamline governance processes
• Develop and enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and automated workflows
• Utilize Power BI, PowerApps, Excel, and related technologies to improve reporting and control processes
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational risk and increase efficiency through automation and analytics

Regulatory & Audit

• Coordinate regulatory, audit, and internal review requests, including documentation and remediation tracking
• Support assessments of evolving regulatory requirements and internal policies impacting Finance governance and controls

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology, Audit, and business teams
• Promote a strong risk and control culture across the Finance organization
• Support cross-functional Finance transformation and governance initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience within Finance, Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Product Control, Audit, or Governance
• Experience within a large bank, financial institution, or broker-dealer
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, internal controls, and Finance governance
• Experience with RCSA, Issues Management, regulatory remediation, control testing, or similar risk and control programs
• Familiarity with Power BI, PowerApps, Excel, or other data analytics and reporting tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills