Senior Operational Risk Manager — Global Leader

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

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking an experienced risk professional to support operational/non-financial risk for RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. You will lead risk events coordination, governance, and reporting across regions, and guide remediation efforts while building testing programs for high‑risk processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with leadership, and the ability to work across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 7 to 10 years relevant experience.
• Advanced risk knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management strategies to identify, quantify and mitigate risk.
• Establish governance framework and change controls across regions.
• Identify high risk processes and build testing program for annual reviews.
• Be the point person for risk events and remediation efforts.
• Oversee KPI reporting and escalation of risks to senior forums.
• Participate in Operational Resiliency program across in-scope entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking an experienced risk professional to support operational/non-financial risk for RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. You will lead risk events coordination, governance, and reporting across regions, and guide remediation efforts while building testing programs for high‑risk processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with leadership, and the ability to work across global teams.