Vice President Control Manager

About This Role

This role is at the heart of strengthening operational risk management across a global operations environment within Securities Services Operations. You will help identify risks, design and test controls, and drive remediation to improve the control framework. The position offers opportunities to lead complex initiatives, influence outcomes, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify operational vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation actions
• Design and implement controls that reduce key risks and support a robust control framework
• Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on testing results and emerging risks
• Lead control management initiatives and projects, including planning, execution, and delivery of outcomes
• Analyze operational risk and control data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Coordinate control testing activities, audits, and regulatory reviews, ensuring timely responses and evidence management
• Maintain control-related documentation and ensure updates reflect current processes and risks
• Ensure adherence to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements within the scope of the role
• Escalate issues and control gaps appropriately, including ownership of root-cause analysis and tracking to closure
• Partner with operations and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and improve end-to-end outcomes
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing best practices and supporting knowledge transfer across teams

Requirements

• Professional finance qualification with 15 years of relevant experience in operational risk, controls, or comparable functions
• Demonstrated expertise in operational risk management and control frameworks, including control design and testing
• Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis and drive remediation through to completion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex processes and identify control gaps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain risks and recommendations clearly
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, global teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for analysis, presentations, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience leading projects or initiatives, including planning, execution, and delivery against timelines

Nice to have:

• Experience in securities services, fund services, fund accounting, or investment banking operations
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations applicable to securities services operations and control environments