Associate Director, Operational Risk and Control at Arrowstreet Capital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

6–8 years of experience in operational risk management, audit, or information security; prior experience at an investment manager or working closely with IT teams is highly desirable
Strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Proven ability to collaborate with technical and business teams
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with and engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in internal audit, controls testing and monitoring (e.g., SOC 1), or similar processes strongly preferred
Information security, data management, and other technical skills (e.g., SQL, Microsoft Excel) a plus
Self-starter that works proactively and thinks both strategically and tactically
Maintains a superior work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with various levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and effectively manage competing priorities and projects
Can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and prioritize under tight deadlines
Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of operational risk management policies, procedures, and controls
Manage the vendor risk oversight program by coordinating vendor risk assessments and technical reviews
Contribute to enhancing and executing firmwide internal testing and business continuity planning programs
Support data management and governance initiatives by implementing related policies and procedures, operationalizing controls, and designing and delivering training programs
Collaborate with IT professionals to assess technology-related risks, translate technical concepts into practical solutions, and design effective controls within business processes
Partner with cybersecurity teams to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities and threats
Contribute to the administration of third-party control examinations, including SOC 1
Develop and deliver training programs to promote operational risk management best practices among stakeholders
Stay current with emerging technology risks and regulatory developments to continuously improve the organization’s risk posture
Support automation projects through collaboration with IT teams

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Vendor Risk Oversight

Business Continuity Planning

Data Governance

Cybersecurity

SOC 1

Internal Testing

Risk Assessment

Audit

Information Security

Regulatory Compliance

Arrowstreet Capital

Investment management for global equity strategies

About Arrowstreet Capital

Arrowstreet Capital specializes in managing global and international equity investments for institutional clients, including pension plans and foundations. Their investment strategies include long-only, alpha extension, and long/short approaches, utilizing various financial instruments like swaps and futures. The company employs quantitative methods to analyze investment signals and develop proprietary models for return, risk, and transaction costs. This structured investment process aims to create diversified equity portfolios that seek to outperform specific benchmarks by identifying opportunities across different companies, sectors, and countries. With around $100 billion in assets under management, Arrowstreet Capital serves over 200 clients across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1999Year Founded

SECONDARY_PRIVATECompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees