As a Technology and Data Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the firm by ensuring risks are identified, evaluated, and managed effectively. You will lead the implementation of a robust risk management framework that aligns with the firm’s strategic priorities and operational needs.
As a critical member of the technology and data risk team, you will strengthen its role as a second line of defense function by serving as a trusted advisor to legal, technology, cybersecurity, ethics and compliance, and other functions across the firm. You will act as a reliable thought partner, offering actionable guidance and fostering a collaborative approach to addressing risk-related challenges. Your advisory contributions will enhance the firm’s risk posture.
You will lead firm-wide and entity-level risk assessments to ensure risks are effectively identified, evaluated, and addressed across the firm. You will design and implement tailored assessment approaches aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with senior leaders through interviews and workshops, you will uncover critical risks, assess their impact, and prioritize them for immediate action. Your leadership will provide a holistic view of the firm’s risk landscape, empowering informed, proactive decisions that enhance resilience and support long-term success. You will also perform due diligence prior to deal closures, identifying potential risks associated with acquisitions or partnerships.
You will oversee the maintenance of the firm-wide risk register at a strategic level, ensuring that risks are comprehensively documented, consistently monitored, and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. As a key leader, you will ensure the risk register serves as a centralized and transparent repository, providing senior leadership and the board with a holistic view of the firm’s risk landscape. Your efforts will enable informed, proactive, and strategic decision-making, aligning risk management practices with the firm’s long-term objectives and regulatory obligations.
You will collaborate closely with technology and cybersecurity teams to design and implement foundational elements and data structures that support seamless, automated, and end-to-end risk management. Your leadership will ensure that the firm-wide governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform is strategically designed and optimally configured to streamline critical processes, including risk assessments, issue resolution, and exception management. By integrating these processes into a cohesive framework, you will enable a unified, efficient, and transparent approach to managing risks across the firm, enhancing operational resilience and strategic decision-making.
You will develop comprehensive risk reports that provide actionable insights for senior leadership and other key stakeholders. These reports will offer a clear, data-driven understanding of the firm’s risk landscape, enabling informed decision-making and strategic prioritization. In addition, these reports will serve as essential tools for meeting external requirements, such as ISO certification, and will be leveraged by other teams to align their initiatives with the firm’s overall risk management strategy. Your ability to distill complex risk information into concise, impactful insights will ensure that leadership remains equipped to address challenges proactively.
You will lead the firm’s issues management program, ensuring issues are effectively tracked and resolved throughout their lifecycle. Acting as the primary point of escalation, you will address critical challenges such as timeline delays or unresolved risks, ensuring leadership is equipped with the information needed to act decisively. You will also provide strategic oversight of the quarterly issues report, ensuring it delivers a comprehensive and accurate view of issue statuses, trends, and progress before dissemination to stakeholders. Through your leadership, you will foster accountability, strengthen cross-team collaboration, and continuously refine the firm's risk management framework to align with its strategic objectives and drive organizational resilience.