Chief Risk Officer- New York Broker-Dealer
$250,000–$350,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop and drive to completion processes for oversight and quality control of all brokerage operations functions. Implement risk monitoring, establish key risk indicators, and perform independent reviews and stress testing. Design policies and control frameworks, assess new products or business changes, and provide a second line of defense challenge to front-office risk management. Identify and manage risks to the organization, employees, stakeholders, assets, and operations; set up frameworks to identify, rate, and prioritize issues. Be the primary owner for Risk and Control Self-Assessment, internal testing, and due diligence for onboarding and offboarding of correspondents. Research incidents, document resolutions, and recommend policy changes. Provide guidance and training to promote risk control awareness, and monitor risks including losses from unsecured debits. Report progress to Alpaca leadership monthly and present findings to the Risk and Controls Committee.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of OCC Risk.
- 5+ years of experience with a regulator or at a broker-dealer in the financial services industry.
- FINRA Series 7 and 24 (an ability to get Series 4 within 3 months from start date)
- Working knowledge of investment products and services offered by a broker-dealer and the related SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.
- Strict confidentiality acumen is a must.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and reliability with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
- Must possess the ability to adapt to a changing business and regulatory environment.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Enjoy challenges and take ownership of new responsibilities as required.
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