Governance Manager

Our Customer is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. They manage $1,198.7 billion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide with the help of over 8,000 highly engaged and motivated employees focused on client needs. They actively encourage their people to collaborate to find the best ideas and solutions... for clients, leveraging the tremendous diversity of thought that exists across their global organization.
We are seeking a Governance Manager on a contract basis to help support our Customer?? ongoing business needs. This role will manage the administration of global, regional, and legal entity risk committees, including agreeing on agendas, compiling and reviewing meeting packs, and minuting meetings. The candidate in this role will also manage committee/board schedules and support the simplification of the interaction model between committees (information flow). This role will directly manage the inputs and timelines from the Risk Advisory function into committee governance. Also, will enhance business stakeholder management in preparing for risk committees/boards. This role is a hybrid setup with 2 days remote and 3 days onsite at our Customer?? Atlanta, GA, or Houston, TX location.
What You??l Do:
Support the execution of all aspects of risk management policy and framework as needed
Drive consistency in applied practices of risk management across Risk categories promoting consistent measurement of risk
Manage Risk Management Committees and governance forum
Provide communication of risk management activities and outcomes to leadership
Support the integration of the Enterprise Risk management practices into the business model and operations including policy principles and control requirements
Partner with the company?? Risk Advisory function to ensure that emerging risks are considered and managed for business initiatives and/or change
Support risk management programs to help meet or exceed regulatory requirements and expectations, including those related to capital adequacy
Support work streams ensuring target state risk management objectives are achieved and deliver critical aspects of the Enterprise Risk transformation
Learn and apply relevant incident management information which may include adherence to Global incident management policies, themes and trends, and deep dives as necessary
Manage the delivery of governance forum reports and materials and other enterprise risk-related management reporting and analysis as required or beneficial including Key Risk Indicator reporting to ensure appropriate escalations, monitoring, and management of enterprise risk within risk appetite
Execute policies and procedures ensuring alignment with global standards and conformity with applicable regulations, regulatory expectations, and guidelines
Coordinates and collaborates with Enterprise Risk leadership and regional staff on enterprise risk initiatives, activities, and reporting
Participates in training and awareness programs in support of effective enterprise risk management, culture, and conduct
Participates in and contributes to regional and global enterprise risk management initiatives to provide appropriate perspective and thought leadership to improve upon the enterprise risk program and outcomes globally
Promotes and fosters a focus on innovation, continuous learning, and improvement for all aspects of Enterprise Risk Management including appropriate leverage of technology and data analytics
Embraces the company?? purpose and culture and helps further the firm?? diversity and inclusiveness to drive better outcomes for the clients, and employees
Ensure all activities are in line with the company?? conduct principles
Must Haves:
3-5 years of experience in financial services (asset management)
Prior experience in areas relating to risk committee administration
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally
Strong attention to detail and ability to provide information in usable formats
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to work independently in a self-directed way in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Education:
Bachelor?? Degree preferred
Hours & Location
M-F, 40 hours/week . This position will be a hybrid setup with 2 days remote and 3 days onsite at our Customer?? Atlanta, GA, or Houston, TX location.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.
Please Note : In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client requires all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.
Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program

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