Russell Investments

Associate Manager, Operational Risk

Seattle

No sponsorshipDetected 6 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationAccountingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsInternal Audit

About the role

Job Description: Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people.
This role blends core risk management responsibilities with hands-on project leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen our operational resilience.
This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery of risk initiatives through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
Develop and maintain project plans, including scope definition, milestone tracking, and status reporting.
Support the Russell Investments corporate insurance program.
Develop and implement risk management program policies and procedures.
Proven ability to execute and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and strategic context
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Demonstrable skills and experiences required:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
5-8 years of experience with exposure to operational risk and/ or internal /external audit.
Financial services or asset management experience preferred but not necessary.
Proven effective communication skills, negotiation techniques, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
History of demonstrating initiative, effective prioritization, and sound judgement.
Proactive, self-driven approach to prioritization, multitasking, and continuous improvement
Familiarity with GRC platforms such as MetricStream is a plus.

$90,000 USD - $115,000 USD
Specific compensation will be based on candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package.
Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people.
As part of our continued efforts to enhance risk management practices, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented A ssociate Manager, Operational Risk with robust project management capabilities to join our Operational Risk Management team.
As a member of the Operational Risk team, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven group that values integrity, innovation, and impact.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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