Operational Risk Manager

AllianceBernstein is seeking an Operational Risk Manager who will sit in the second line enterprise risk team.

Who You'll Work With:

AB operates a "Three Lines" model where Risk Management is an independent function in the "second line". The department has dedicated teams for operational risk and investment risk, as well as specialist risk directors for liquidity, counterparty and credit risk. The risk department is led by AB's Chief Risk Officer (CRO) who is a direct report of AB's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The operational risk team is also supported by first-line Risk Managers who operate as Risk Officers in AB's business units. Together, the Risk Officers, specialist risk directors, investment and operational risk teams form AB's Risk Management department.

What You'll Do:

The Operational Risk Manager will help to deliver AB's operational risk management programs, including development and enhancement of AB's operational risk framework, risk assessments and event management processes. A key element of this role will be supporting the delivery of AB's operational risk technology strategy. The role will also be responsible for regular and ad-hoc management reporting including key risk indicators, monthly reporting packs, management escalations and other tasks to support the firm's Risk Officers.

• Support the delivery of operational risk management programs to enhance AB's operational risk framework.
• Support the delivery of the firm's enterprise operational risk governance committees by preparing meeting packs and agendas, and taking meeting notes and actions.
• Support the delivery of risk analysis, monthly reporting and insights to AB's Leadership, including the CEO, COO and CRO, and governance committees.
• Oversee day-to-day elements of AB's operational risk framework:
  • Maintain and enhance operational risk management procedures and standards for risk assessment, event reporting and resolution, and management reporting.
  • Maintain and enhance operational risk management libraries and taxonomies to facilitate assessment and reporting of enterprise-wide risks, metrics and action plans.
  • Collate and enhance key risk metric data collection and reporting.
• Attend industry forums and events to stay current on industry best practise, sharing that information with AB's global risk function.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in operational risk management, audit and control management or operations management in the finance sector.
• Experience implementing risk management policies and procedures.
• Experience implementing risk systems, reporting and management information.
• Experience delivering risk reporting to senior management and governance committees.
• Experience developing and delivering operational risk training.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerBI, and/or Tableau.
• Knowledge or experience working with Governance, Risk and Compliance tools and software a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating clarity and accuracy.
• Executes in line with responsibilities and seeks to deliver an outcome.
• Creates opportunities for commercial impact, client relationships and cost reduction, while coaching others to do the same.
• Displays clear leadership and grows talent.
• Leads change.
• Communicates with clarity and impact.
• Positively influences the environment and culture of the firm and enforces inclusivity.

Who We Are:

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.

Nashville, Tennessee