GlobalLink is a business unit within State Street’s Digital division, which deploys market leading electronic trading platforms as well as analytics, settlement, and infrastructure products. GlobalLink has established a Business Risk Management function that is focused on risk management in the first line of defense through the implementation of controls, execution of monitoring and testing, and ongoing oversight.
the role
The GlobalLink Business Risk Manager (BRM) is a key member of the first line of defense risk management program. This role acts as a valued partner to the GlobalLink business in the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risk as well as the cultivation of a framework of practices that enables a balance of commercial considerations with the risk excellence objectives established by business leadership.
Candidates will be experienced in administrative and analytical tasks, governance practices within the financial services industry and risk management. The role will provide support to the GlobalLink Business Risk team to provide timely and accurate governance papers, management information, analytics and reporting. The role will work closely across GlobalLink businesses and functions to assess and analyze risks and support reporting in key governance committees.
The successful candidate will report to the Operational Business Risk Manager and will liaise on a regular basis with the Global Head of Business Risk, GlobalLink Senior Management, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Audit.
the responsibilities
Co-ordination and preparation of papers and minutes for the GlobalLink Risk and Oversight Committee
Co-ordination and preparation of papers for the SSGMIL Oversight Committee
Co-ordination of GlobalLink BRM KRIs
Preparation of regular Incident and Issue Management materials and metrics
Assist with material preparation and meeting minutes for GlobalLink’s key risk management programs (RCSAs and MADMAR risk assessment)
Oversee and support the access management ticketing workflow
Schedule and coordinate large and/or complex risk meetings involving internal and/or external participants. Preparing and distributing agenda’s beforehand
Help coordinate audit exams and assurance reviews
Support reporting to other governance committees
Support preparation of ad hoc risk and strategy materials
Support updates to BRM sections of COO collaborate site
Preferred SKILLS and Experience
5+ years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, and/or audit functions within the financial services industry
Independent thinker with an understanding of governance and operations in financial services
Knowledge and experience with electronic trading platforms, trading, and/or Global Markets businesses
Attention to detail and a propensity to drive issues toward resolution
Keen awareness and appreciation for teamwork and collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure to tight timeframes
Diligence in ability to manage time and prioritise
Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual