Global Risk & Governance Director, Asset Management

Mission Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking a senior Risk & Governance leader for a global investment management platform. The role oversees risk and governance initiatives with broad exposure across U.S. and Europe, and leads a team of five professionals.

Located in Philadelphia with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office), this senior position offers visibility across a global asset management organization and requires extensive governance experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of risk and governance experience.
• Asset management experience required (fund or AM arm at a bank).
• Corporate governance experience establishing and administering global committees and overseeing all three lines of defense.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk and governance initiatives across U.S. and European operations.
• Develop and maintain asset management risk frameworks and strengthen risk ownership and culture.
• Provide risk and governance guidance on new products, strategic initiatives, change management, and business integrations.
• Collaborate with first, second, and third-line functions on governance and oversight.
• Manage and mentor a team across U.S. and European locations.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Asset management

Corporate governance

Leadership

Three lines of defense

Job description

Mission Staffing is seeking a senior Risk & Governance leader for a global investment management platform. The role oversees risk and governance initiatives with broad exposure across U.S. and Europe, and leads a team of five professionals.

Located in Philadelphia with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office), this senior position offers visibility across a global asset management organization and requires extensive governance experience.