Job Description Summary
This firm is seeking a Business and Operations Controls professional to join their Administrative Operations team. Business and Operations Controls (BOC) will develop operational controls, assess operational risk, and drive continuous improvement for the business. BOC is responsible to partner with the business to document operational controls, liaise with operational teams, compliance, and legal to ensure the effectiveness of those controls, and ensure efficient communications, execution, and reporting between operational teams and governance stakeholders. This position will continuously assess and propose opportunities to enhance controls improvements and provide guidance to the business on design and application of key controls, procedures, and best practices.
Job Skills and Abilities
Experience in operational controls management and governance practices
Strong controls writing and testing experience
Strong private markets knowledge and aptitude for quick learning
Superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex thoughts in a cogent, linear, and method-driven manner
Attention to detail; demonstrate an aptitude for detailed analysis, trend identification and a propensity to drive issues toward resolution
Demonstrated success as a change agent that possesses both relationship management, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of an organization
Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills
Pro-active, energetic, self-assured professional with high personal integrity and ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with others
Responsibilities
Partner with operational teams to document controls and oversight procedures and ensure effectiveness of those controls and procedures
Develop a framework to confirm delegated deliverables from operating affiliates and reporting process to senior committees/boards
Develop management metrics and reporting that will identify risk themes and provide for informed decisions
Implement processes to ensure appropriate analysis of incidents and issues, including root cause and trend analysis
Continuously assess and propose opportunities to enhance controls improvements and provide guidance to business on design and application of key controls, procedures, and best practices
Provide testing coordination and support
Education
BS/BA or equivalent, Graduate degree in a related field (law, business, etc.) preferred but not required.
Work Experience
10+ years financial services experience