Director - ORM Issues & Events Program Strategy

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The Operational Risk Management (ORM) team facilitates and monitors the implementation of effective operational risk management programs throughout the organization, and oversees risk ownership throughout business units, products, and processes. The objective of the ORM Issues & Events team is to define and maintain the issues and events frameworks and programs across the enterprise.  

ORM is looking for a Director of Issues & Events Program Strategy to partner with a diverse team of high-performing professionals focused on ensuring effective operational risk management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies.  

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Director, Issues & Events Program Strategy will:

• Drive the implementation of strategic issues and events frameworks and programs across the enterprise
• Partner with VP of Issues and VP of Events and their teams to provide support with critical initiatives
• Provide SME input/requirements into the capabilities and technology that supports issues and events management
• Provide SME input into the Learning, Development & Communications plans to educate stakeholders on issues and events management
• Develop and maintain a robust process for reporting to internal stakeholders, committees and regulatory bodies, as needed
• Challenge and validate the first line’s issues and events data inputs including the root causes and adequacy of remediation efforts 
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support senior management informed decision making
• Influence senior stakeholders to align on strategic programs and role expectations across the enterprise

 Qualification

• Experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) and understands critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
• Experience in at least one of the following: Defining and maintaining the scope of issues and events within an enterprise framework; Managing and maintaining the technology and processes to record, manage and report issues; Providing guidance to business unit on how to identify, root cause and log operational risk issues; Prioritizing operational risks to ensure root cause analysis and remediation efforts focus on the most impactful issues; Educating stakeholders in the business on operational risk issues and event management and providing feedback on their reports and remediation plans
• In depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks specific to systemically important banks (e.g., Basel III, stress testing and capital adequacy requirements)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
• Excellent qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact and obtain buy-in from senior BU/tech counterparts
• Proven experience in process governance, with a track record of establishing and overseeing robust decision-making processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks and operational standards

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Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

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