Operational Risk-AVP

Business Controls Associate / AVP – Financial ServicesLocation: New York, NY | HybridWe’re seeking a Business Controls Associate or AVP to join a growing Business Controls & Governance team and help strengthen the firm’s 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) control environment.What You’ll DoDesign, document, execute, and enhance business processes, controls, and SOPsPerform recurring control activities, including testing, sampling, evidence collection, and quality checksMaintain control inventories and audit-ready documentationMonitor control execution, identify gaps, and track issues and remediationDevelop dashboards, KRIs/KCIs, management reporting, and governance materialsAnalyze operational and risk data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and control weaknessesConduct ad hoc analysis and deep dives using SQL, Excel, and BI toolsSupport incident management, root-cause analysis, and remediation validationPartner with Operations, Product, Analytics, Technology, Compliance, and Risk teamsIdentify opportunities to standardize, streamline, and automate control processesSupport audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviewsWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of experience in business controls, operational risk, operations, or data-driven operational roles within financial services, fintech, or wealth managementExperience with operational risk and control frameworks, including RCSAs, KRIs, issue management, and control testingUnderstanding of 1LOD/2LOD responsibilities and control governanceExperience preparing executive-level presentations, dashboards, and committee materialsStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and risk insights into practical process improvementsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks and audit/regulatory readinessBasic knowledge of alternative investments and related operational workflows, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or real assetsProficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; SQL and BI experience strongly preferredWhy This RoleThis is an opportunity to have significant ownership within a growing control environment, working directly with operational leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to improve risk management, governance, scalability, and operational resilience.Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday in office, Friday remote.