A prestigious, well-respected financial services firm is looking for a sharp Enterprise Risk Senior Manager/Director to join a high-performing, collaborative ERM team.

**Hybrid 3 days/week in office**

**$175-$200K total comp (base + full annual bonus)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to lead and enhance mission-critical frameworks that support the firm’s risk posture. The individual will be integral in building, refining, and executing the firm's Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Operational Resilience strategy, while collaborating with stakeholders across the enterprise including Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Senior Management.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in risk and continuity disciplines, excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the firm’s Business Continuity and Operational Resilience frameworks
• Design and update enterprise, regional, and business-unit-level continuity plans aligned with regulatory and business requirements
• Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) related to continuity planning
• Conduct and document Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and recovery strategy planning
• Coordinate training sessions, tabletop exercises, and live testing of BCP and crisis response protocols
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and crisis management playbooks
• Analyze past events and responses to identify gaps and drive remediation activities
• Produce clear and actionable dashboard reports, presentations, and executive summaries
• Maintain structured risk data in internal systems and provide inputs into management reports
• Stay abreast of evolving regulations, industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, ISO 22301), and best practices
• Collaborate with teams on related initiatives including Third Party Risk Management, Operational Risk, and Vendor Risk assessments

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Business Continuity Planning, Operational Resilience, or related risk roles
• Strong background in financial services, investment management, or banking
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage continuity frameworks and risk governance processes
• Experience conducting BIAs, coordinating testing and incident management exercises
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in preparing reports for senior audiences
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Industry certifications such as CBCP or other relevant certifications a plus
• Familiarity with risk platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Archer) and tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Exposure to Third Party Risk, Vendor Risk, or Operational Risk frameworks
• Ability to interpret regulatory expectations around resilience (e.g., OCC, PRA, DORA)

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation practices
• Effective communicator across business and technical stakeholders
• Capable of working independently while contributing to team-wide objectives
• Analytical and innovative mindset; looks for opportunities to streamline processes
• Calm under pressure with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Client-centric, dependable, and collaborative in working across departments