VP Risk Governance, Global Markets
VP Risk Governance, Global Markets
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: 160-210k base
A leading Investment Bank in NYC is looking to grow out its Risk Governance team by bringing on a Vice President covering Global Markets. Ideal candidates have 6+ experience in Risk or Compliance, ideally within the banking industry, and are well versed in the Volcker rule. In this role, you would be responsible for leading a team tasked with supporting the governance of the Volcker Program across global operations, helping to shape and maintain a strong risk culture.
Responsibilities:
- Lead efforts to strengthen Global Markets governance, 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
- Familiarity with the Volcker Rule and its implications for trading businesses.
- Solid understanding of global markets and financial products.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong people management skills
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