Senior Associate, Operational Risk

Senior Associate, Operational Risk

Barings is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Operational Risk team as a Senior Associate in their Charlotte, NC office. This individual, reporting to the Global Head of Operational Risk and ERM Execution, will support the continued evolution of the firm's Operational Risk Management Framework, strengthening transparency and accountability of operational risks across the enterprise.

The successful candidate will have experience in financial services, investment management, risk management and / or project management, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. They should also demonstrate initiative, critically analyze processes, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Operational Risk to enhance Barings' global operational risk oversight framework and practices.
• Support core activities within the Operational Risk function by establishing and tracking qualitative and quantitative factors for identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting operational risks.
• Identify and document operational risk events, including root cause analysis and mitigation actions; monitor KPIs and other metrics, and track new and ongoing risks, issues and related mitigations.
• Assist with facilitating standardized assessments of inherent and residual risks, effectiveness of controls, and risk appetite levels in alignment with the firm's enterprise risk taxonomy.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to maintain consistent communication and engagement that informs the firm's risk profile.
• Collaborate with other control functions such as Compliance, Audit, and Vendor Management to ensure connectivity across control and process improvements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly insights to update the Risk Dashboard and contribute to Risk Committee materials that foster engagement, discussion, and constructive challenge of risks.
• Work closely with regional Risk teams and other ERM disciplines to promote collaboration and efficiencies between global and local oversight.
• Conduct ad-hoc reviews in areas where risk levels are higher than desired to create transparency and enhance accountability.

Qualifications

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority / Female / Age / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including :