Senior Manager, Governance, Product and Risk Oversight
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Governance, Product and Risk Oversight based in the United States.
This leadership role is responsible for driving fiduciary governance, risk oversight, and operational excellence across wealth and asset management activities. You will oversee governance frameworks, reporting processes, administrative controls, and product oversight initiatives that support strong risk management and regulatory alignment. Working closely with business and risk teams, you will help strengthen processes, improve transparency, and ensure effective execution of fiduciary responsibilities. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, analytical capabilities, and experience navigating complex financial environments. This position offers the opportunity to influence governance practices, improve operational efficiency, and support a culture of accountability. You will play a key role in ensuring that business activities are aligned with regulatory expectations and organizational priorities.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Governance, Product and Risk Oversight based in the United States.
This leadership role is responsible for driving fiduciary governance, risk oversight, and operational excellence across wealth and asset management activities. You will oversee governance frameworks, reporting processes, administrative controls, and product oversight initiatives that support strong risk management and regulatory alignment. Working closely with business and risk teams, you will help strengthen processes, improve transparency, and ensure effective execution of fiduciary responsibilities. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, analytical capabilities, and experience navigating complex financial environments. This position offers the opportunity to influence governance practices, improve operational efficiency, and support a culture of accountability. You will play a key role in ensuring that business activities are aligned with regulatory expectations and organizational priorities.
Accountabilities:
- Execute fiduciary governance routines, oversight processes, and administrative controls across wealth and asset management functions.
- Coordinate fiduciary-related audits, reviews, regulatory activities, and issue remediation tracking to ensure timely resolution.
- Develop and maintain governance reporting, dashboards, analytics, and performance metrics to support effective oversight and decision-making.
- Lead administrative activities supporting fiduciary product governance and oversight processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve governance frameworks, operational workflows, and administrative procedures.
- Manage complex initiatives and projects that support risk management objectives and business priorities.
- Partner cross-functionally with business teams, risk functions, and operational stakeholders to strengthen governance practices.
- Translate fiduciary requirements and expectations into effective controls, reporting structures, and operational processes.
- Support a culture of accountability by promoting strong risk awareness, compliance with policies, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 8–10+ years of experience in investments, operations, governance, fiduciary functions, risk management, or related financial services disciplines.
- Strong operational leadership skills with experience managing complex execution activities and administrative processes.
- Demonstrated ability to translate fiduciary and regulatory expectations into effective controls, reporting, and oversight practices.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience collaborating effectively across business, operational, and risk teams.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data and insights to support governance decisions.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Adaptability and ability to respond effectively to changing regulatory requirements and business priorities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
- Competitive annual base salary range of $121,900 – $262,100, depending on experience, skills, education, and location.
- Eligibility for incentive compensation based on individual, business, and organizational performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.
- Health and wellness benefits designed to support employees and their families.
- Retirement and financial wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Virtual work opportunity based in the United States.
- Opportunity to contribute to governance and risk practices within a leading financial services environment.