Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

We value diverse backgrounds, so even if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens, and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you

Join us as an ERM Risk Manager

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting an ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Vice President to join our Operational Risk team. The ERM VP role will support core activities of the Operational Risk Pillar within Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). This includes managing the Firm's operational risk program and related platform and polices, as well as supporting the centralized risk oversight of certain firmwide operational processes. The ERM VP must have the ability to work on a variety of activities simultaneously and be able to work effectively across levels, functions, and locations, and in close coordination with their ERM and Systems colleagues, and other control groups.

Your key responsibilities will center around the Firm's operational risk platform:

• Manage ERM Ops Risk program requirements for risk event management and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
• Oversee program adherence; work with business areas and other control groups to ensure requirements are met; respond to user inquiries regarding policy requirements
• Lead and/or participate in development and testing of system enhancements and upgrades, including designing, documenting, and testing of business requirements
• Support ongoing systems maintenance for the risk event and RCSA applications including managing staff performing user access updates, data uploads, systems archiving, etc.; respond to user inquiries regarding system functionality
• Manage production of risk metrics and efforts to enhance risk analytics: identify trends and themes and identify potential areas requiring further in-depth review; conduct in-depth reviews of selected areas
• Oversee preparation of senior management reporting of program activities including results, RCSAs, operational risk events, and other risk metrics
• Represent ERM Ops Risk on committees and working groups for firmwide control programs/initiatives (e.g., data loss prevention, end user computing, firmwide operational standards)

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in financial services
• Experience in systems risk and/or operational risk preferred (first or second line of defense)
• Audit and project management experience a plus
• Strong technical skills with demonstrated ability to develop solutions and drive implementation
• Experience with Archer and/or reporting tools a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including balancing ongoing responsibilities with project management
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information, and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately, we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Full time

Boston