Financial Risk & Governance Senior Associate

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Financial Risk & Governance Senior Associate
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Industry: Financial Services
Job Function: Finance
Compensation: Up to $185,000
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Total Positions: 1
Role Overview
This position focuses on managing financial risks related to market, liquidity, and stress testing
for clearing and settlement processes. Responsibilities include ensuring robust policies,
processes, and compliance standards to mitigate risks and protect financial markets. The role
also involves leading a team, collaborating across departments, and enhancing systems to
adapt to new business initiatives and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
● Team Leadership:
○ Manage and mentor a team of equity market risk associates and analysts across
global offices.
○ Oversee daily tasks, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.
● Risk Management:
○ Identify and mitigate changes in market risk exposures, liquidity needs, and
settlement obligations.
○ Monitor market trends and anticipate risks impacting members’ margin
requirements.
○ Ensure compliance with risk management policies and address regulatory audit
findings.
● Operational Excellence:
○ Drive process enhancements and manage projects to mitigate emerging risks.
○ Collaborate with internal teams to develop remediation plans for identified issues.
● Innovation and Governance:
○ Proactively support new and existing product initiatives.
○ Lead continuous improvements in risk systems and reporting frameworks.

Qualifications
● Experience: Minimum 8 years in related roles, preferably within equity markets or
financial risk management.
● Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
● Skills and Expertise:
○ In-depth understanding of equity markets and products cleared and settled in
financial institutions.
○ Proven ability to lead teams and foster a culture of accountability and inclusion.
○ Strong communication skills, including clarity, active listening, and purpose-
driven messaging.
○ Experience managing audits, regulatory exams, and collaborating on remediation
efforts.
● Leadership Traits:
○ Champion inclusion, cultivate relationships, instill ownership, and inspire growth.
○ Proactively drive change and deliver innovative solutions.
About the Role
The position supports a pivotal financial institution ensuring the stability and security of the
markets it serves. The role emphasizes risk governance, market surveillance, and strategic
response to emerging challenges within equity markets.
Additional Details
● Work Environment: Hybrid (Jersey City, NJ).
● Compensation: Up to $185,000, commensurate with experience.
● Relocation Assistance: Not provided.
If you have a strong background in financial risk management, market governance, and team
leadership, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical function within the
financial services industry.

○ In-depth understanding of equity markets and products cleared and settled in
financial institutions.
○ Proven ability to lead teams and foster a culture of accountability and inclusion.
○ Strong communication skills, including clarity, active listening, and purpose-
driven messaging.
○ Experience managing audits, regulatory exams, and collaborating on remediation
efforts.

- Paid time off

- Medical, dental, vision insurance

- Life insurance

- 401k