Risk Lead Business Control Specialist

Risk Lead Business Control Specialist

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (HYBRID)
Pay Rate: $42.56/hour

We’re looking for a Risk Lead Business Control Specialist to join our Global Markets Operations (GMO) team. This is a high-impact role where you'll act as a strategic partner to senior leaders and operational teams, helping them proactively identify and manage risks, strengthen controls, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Oversight & Issue Management: You’ll monitor operational issues from start to finish, ensuring they’re resolved and sustainable.

• Compliance & Escalation: You’ll ensure timely identification and escalation of risks, and help teams meet critical deadlines.

• Advisory Role: You’ll guide GMO teams on risk and control matters using the bank’s enterprise risk framework.

• Audit & Review Support: You’ll coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance teams during reviews and audits.

• LOB Coverage: You may support areas like Exchange Traded Derivatives, Collateral Management, and Shared Operations.

• Global Collaboration: You’ll work with teams across the globe on ad hoc risk and control initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5 years in Global Markets Operations, ideally with exposure to Risk, Compliance, or Audit.

• Risk Mindset: You’re comfortable challenging the status quo and independently managing risk items.

• Communication: You can clearly and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Organization & Multitasking: You juggle multiple priorities with ease and stay organized under pressure.

• Technical Skills: Strong in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create executive-level reports.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

You’ll be part of the first line of defense, helping to embed a strong risk culture across GMO. Your work ensures transparency, trust, and accountability—key pillars for responsible growth and operational integrity. If you are interested, please apply
Pay Details: $42.56 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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