Senior Operational Risk Manager - 1st Line

Columbia-Threadneedle-Investments; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced risk leader to support RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. You will coordinate risk events, drive governance, and develop risk management strategies across the business, partnering with risk partners and stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree, and advanced risk knowledge. CFA or CRM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead a global team and influence across leadership levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.”

Responsibilities

• Provide operational risk and controls leadership to the business unit.
• Lead development of risk management strategies to identify, quantify and mitigate risk.
• Benchmark industry data and coordinate governance across regions and departments.
• Identify high-risk processes and build testing programs; drive remediation.
• Coordinate risk events and act as escalation point; maintain KRIs and risk reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Global team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced risk leader to support RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. You will coordinate risk events, drive governance, and develop risk management strategies across the business, partnering with risk partners and stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree, and advanced risk knowledge. CFA or CRM certification is preferred.