Manager, Operations and Enterprise Risk Management

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Short Hills
May 06, 2025
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Operational and Enterprise Risk Management to join our Advisory Services practice. Responsibilities: Serve a variety of clients within the financial services industry's risk management (1LOD, 2LOD) functions, by managing a range of project types, including operating model design and strategy, risk and compliance transformation, regulatory remediation, risk, control, and compliance assessments, and operational and enterprise risk management framework assessment, design, benchmarking, and implementation activities Support the delivery of large, complex engagements for financial services clients by engaging with key stakeholders, executing on deliverable design, and engagement processes Design and implement non-financial risk management strategies for clients, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements Analyze emerging risks, recommend tailored controls, and document policies and procedures Identify and assess client processes, risks, and controls against industry standards, communicate gaps and present recommendations Oversee and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture Qualifications: Five years of recent related work experience in risk management and/or regulatory compliance, within the financial services industry; experience within large GSIBs preferred; prior consulting experience working within the financial services industry given priority Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required Technical understanding of operational and enterprise risk management frameworks, methodologies (including measurement technics) and regulatory expectations for non-financial risk in GSIBs; understanding of financial services industry and associated risk (such as capital markets, sales and trading, wealth management, banking, and/or asset management) Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze problems and develop proposed solutions; capability to clearly articulate required actions to clients and senior management team through verbal communication and visual presentations Exceptional consultative and interpersonal skills that have resulted in business relationships of impeccable trust, confidence, and results; demonstrative ability to develop and lead relationship building activities with client project executive sponsors that may span various functional areas Familiarity working on complex projects, oversight of team members work, and the ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future; Ability to travel as needed KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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