Serve as a leader for the Protection Solutions and Savings Investment (PS&SI) first line risk program. Ensure risk considerations are embedded across the company and oversee identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risks. Manage relationships with senior business partners to effectively maintain the company’s risk profile.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a functional business risk team and manage end-to-end risk activities, including controls, risk evaluation, and remediation.
  • Oversee risk management and remediation for major PSSI business initiatives.
  • Recommend process and control improvements to enhance risk mitigation, efficiency, and quality.
  • Manage risk issue activities, including identification, root cause analysis, action planning, and reporting outcomes to management.
  • Challenge process and business owners on remediation plans to ensure adequacy of actions.
  • Advise executive leadership on complex risk matters requiring judgment and resolution.
  • Provide guidance on control design, documentation, and automation opportunities during process mapping.
  • Support senior leaders on projects and strategic initiatives with risk-related decisions.
  • Develop and maintain regular business risk reporting for PSSI.
  • Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen risk culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Twelve years of experience in operational risk management or equivalent operational leadership role
  • Leadership experience in operational risk management, internal controls, or audit
  • Expertise in risk management principles, including process flows, risk and control assessment, testing, and monitoring
  • Strong analytical skills to identify risk trends and changing risk levels
  • Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Sound judgment to resolve issues and achieve objectives
  • Ability to present and interact with all levels of management
  • Relationship-building skills across all levels
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience in the insurance or financial services industry

Working Conditions

  • Office Environment
  • Moderate Travel 10 to 25%
  • Travel to conduct risk activities

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $175,000 - $210,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion