Portfolio Risk Manager

Job summary

Assess operational risks and controls, lead remediation of deficiencies, develop monitoring procedures, and advise Private Wealth Management Operations on risk and governance matters. Manage risk and control self-assessments and key risk indicators, coordinate with other lines of defense, analyze operational losses, and report on governance and controls to executives.

Job details

Now Hiring: Portfolio Risk Manager (Private Wealth Management Operations) Are you a seasoned risk and governance professional looking to make an impact within a major financial institution? We are seeking a Portfolio Risk Manager to join our client's Technology Infrastructure and Innovation (TI&I) Governance and Oversight team—a vital First Line control group within the Three Lines of Defense model. In this role, you will collaborate with strategic Business Units and Functional Groups to strengthen business resiliency, advance risk management frameworks, and provide expert advisory services to Private Wealth Management (PWM) Operations. What You’ll Be Doing Risk Management & Control Assessment: Support the business in identifying controls, participating in risk assessments, leading remediation of deficiencies, and developing monitoring procedures. Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with second and third lines of defense regarding risk programs, support exams, and act as a subject matter expert for PWM Operations. Advisory & Governance: Engage with internal clients to understand priorities, advise on operational risk management solutions, and build trusted relationships across lines of defense. Project & Framework Leadership: Manage RCSAs (Risk and Control Self-Assessments), KRIs (Key Regulatory Indicators), and serve as Maintenance Officer for OPCs, FPCs, and RCM controls. Executive Reporting: Analyze operational losses, identify process efficiencies, and present executive-level reporting on governance and controls. What You Bring Experience: Minimum of 5 years of banking experience, with proven expertise in risk management, compliance, and interpreting policies and procedures. Experience in Private Wealth Management (PWM) operations is a strong asset. Analytical Mindset: Strong critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy when handling complex data and ambiguous situations. Communication & Relationship Building: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire outcomes across diverse teams. Organization & Proactivity: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and drive results autonomously. Values: A strong commitment to integrity, trust, teamwork, and accountability. Work arrangement: Flexible hybrid model (details discussed during the interview). Interested? Drop a comment below, reach out directly, or apply today to join a team that empowers your growth!

What you’ll do

Assess operational risks and controls, lead remediation of deficiencies, develop monitoring procedures, and advise Private Wealth Management Operations on risk and governance matters. Manage risk and control self-assessments and key risk indicators, coordinate with other lines of defense, analyze operational losses, and report on governance and controls to executives.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of banking experience and demonstrated expertise in risk management, compliance, and interpreting policies and procedures; Private Wealth Management operations experience is an asset. Candidates should bring strong analytical, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Executive Reporting · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Risk Management
• Operational Risk
• Compliance
• Risk Assessments
• Control Assessment
• Remediation
• Business Resiliency
• Governance
• Risk And Control Self-Assessments
• Key Risk Indicators
• Operational Loss Analysis
• Executive Reporting
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Project Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

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