Manager, Product Risk Governance and Control

Manager, Product Risk Governance and Control

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: 160-200k base

A leading Investment Bank in NYC is looking to bring on a Manager within their Enterprise-Wide Governance and Controls group. Ideal candidates have 6+ experience in Risk or Compliance, ideally within the banking industry, and are well versed in markets products and New Product Approvals. In this role, you would be responsible for supporting the governance activities across global operations, helping to shape and maintain a strong risk culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to strengthen New Product governance and controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, risk, compliance, finance, and technology to enhance program controls, procedures, and monitoring frameworks.
• Develop and maintain project plans and trackers to support program initiatives and communicate progress to senior stakeholders.
• Support the business in preparing for regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and proactive risk management.
• Identify and assess emerging risks, and work with partners to implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in governance practices.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to influence change and foster collaboration.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in Risk, Compliance, or another related function within the financial services industry
• Solid understanding of global markets and financial products.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong people management skills