Director, Head of Engineering – Operational Risk
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Design scalable architectures for operational risk controls, event management, and monitoring systems while standardizing taxonomies for risk events and controls. Develop risk mitigation strategies, automation frameworks, and resilient engineering capabilities to strengthen the control environment. Lead small, agile engineering teams focused on platform outcomes, delivery quality, and operational stability, driving an AI-first approach to improve automation and insight. Collaborate with stakeholders in risk management, control functions, and business units to prioritize and deliver capabilities that balance innovation, risk management, and operational resilience. Represent the domain across hub, practice, and enterprise governance forums to align delivery with regulatory expectations and enterprise objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
- 12 + years of experience in systems analysis and program development
- supervisory, management and administrative experience
- experience in the securities or financial services industry
- Experience with operational risk management systems, controls, or workflow tooling in an enterprise setting
- Familiarity with agile practices and leading small, high-performing teams
Desired Qualifications
- experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus
- Industry experience in operational risk is a plus
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