Senior Risk Manager

WHAT YOU'LL DOThe Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function is dedicated to developing and implementing strategy for identifying and managing significant risk exposures at BCG. The function aligns itself with the internal staff at BCG where each office, internal function, Managing Director and Partner (MDP), and all employees bear the responsibility for managing risk at the firm.

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The ERM team assists the dispersed owners of the risks to self-discover, analyze, and improve management processes and controls around risk. Working with other stakeholders, the function is also the important catalyst and discussion partner with respect to broader BCG enterprise risk topics, including, but not limited to, areas of contracting and client matters, confidentiality, HR, IT, legal, and compliance topics including anti-bribery and corruption, KYC, supplier management, information management, insider trading, conflicts of interest, information security, and data privacy, etc.

The team develops tools, knowledge, capabilities, and trainings to empower all BCG staff to act in accordance with our Values, Purpose and Code of Conduct.

As our responsibility in this area grows, we are looking for a new colleague to reinforce our team!

The right candidate must be able to understand and assess risks across a wide variety of business areas, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, and manage a complex network to navigate change management across the organization. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to prioritize simultaneous projects, communicate issues, and escalate appropriately.

This role will report to the Head of Enterprise Risk Management. YOU'RE GOOD ATEnterprise Risk Management (90%)

Maintain an understanding of BCG's key risks their potential impact, and our gaps in planning and mitigation strategies (including through the use of dashboards, risk registers, etc.)Participate in the identification of emerging risks and trendsSupport maturation of a data-driven risk management approachBased on input from various parts of the BCG matrix organization, design, manage, and drive implementation of initiatives to continually improve and address key gaps in BCG's overall risk management frameworkWork closely with risk owners and other key stakeholdersLead and participate on cross-functional teams raising risk awareness and driving risk mitigating measuresBe a change agent in the organization at multiple levels (including regional leadership teams, BCG's Audit and Risk Committee, office leaders and MDP teams) and across geographies and functions, both in terms of behavioral change in managing risks and in terms of process changes supporting risk managementBe a communicator within the firm, both in formal trainings and in ad-hoc ways, promoting the risk agenda and raising awarenessIdentify and leverage lessons learned and best practices from internal and external events, fostering the culture of continuous improvement within BCGLeverage data analytics to develop and communicate risk-based management insightDevelop and implement dashboard analytics, digitization of risk management processes, and board level reporting, to enable well-informed and faster decision-makingAs appropriate, assume on-going stewardship of key risk management topicsIdentify, lead, participate, and/or manage special projects associated with BCG's growing ERM and overall global risk programManage more junior team members to support their overall growth and development while ensuring ongoing projects / tasks are completed accurately and meeting deadlines

Other Risk Management Efforts (10%)

Maintain strong connections with the broader risk function including the compliance team, assurance & advisory team, strategy & operations team, as well the extended groups under global risk including physical security, data protection office, and information securityServe as a subject matter expert in cross-functional workshops driving risk identification, mitigation, reporting, and overall risk awarenessIdentify lessons-learned and best practices from within the team, broadening the adoption of best practices across functions and officesDrive affiliation among the broader risk teamYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)We are looking for someone with:

A passion for risk management and an understanding of complex global organizations with a decentralized approach to riskAn academic degree in a relevant discipline: risk management, business management, compliance, data science/analytics; advanced degree preferredMinimum of 5-8 years of applicable experience with professional designationApplicable experience preferred including:

Global experience around risk management and program implementationGlobal management consulting or professional services experienceExpert working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word; additional exposure to Tableau, Alteryx, SharePoint, cloud technology, Slack, Trello, OneNote a plusStrong written and verbal communication style for senior stakeholders and change management more broadlyStrong working knowledge in key areas of riskFluent in English (verbal and written); Additional languages a strong plus

The ability to attend conference calls after hours as needed to accommodate stakeholders and team members in other geographiesWillingness for international travel on an ad hoc basis (may be required - approximately 10%)Technical and functional expertise

Deep understanding and appreciation of internal controls and risk managementAbility to communicate risk management as a business advantageStrong project management skills; professional designation preferred.Provides unique and innovative insights across multiple areasMaintains in-depth and thorough knowledge and understanding of best practices and professional development in context of a broader business areaNetworks with equivalent risk management professionals in other organizationsInterest in learning and gaining skills in all functionsDigitally literate with strong ability to use and comprehend information in the digital ageFunctional experience with data science/analyticsStrong interest in international business and diverse culturesProblem solving, analytical skills and decision making

Curiosity and persistence in identifying issuesAbility to grasp complex issues and look beyond the obviousAbility to independently resolve complex issues/problems - engaging the right personnel/functions at the right time to assist when necessaryDemonstrate both strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilitiesAppreciation of materiality within the context of BCG prioritiesCan clarify and simplify BCG policies and decision-making structure for othersCommunication, interpersonal and teaming skills

Proven ability to work successfully within a cohesive and matrixed team environmentSuperior interpersonal and communication skills; projects confidence and trustComfortable interacting with and influencing people at all levels in the organizationAbility to build collaborative relationships and foster an environment of trust at all levels of the organization, while still maintaining a high degree of independenceAbility to anticipate and resolve conflicting differences by seeking collaborative approaches and by pursuing agreeable solutionsLeadership, impact, and change

Ability to drive complex change programs involving robust communication, change management and influenceProven demonstration of strong leadership skillsAble to influence across the organization, effectively leading change, originating ideas and championing and gaining commitmentStays abreast of and anticipates important firm activities and trends that could impact the business, and when necessary, propose solutionsStrong mentoring of others even beyond current position/roleCommitment to self and team developmentYOU'LL WORK WITHA variety of cohorts and functions across the company from consulting staff through senior leadership as well as external vendors as needed and other members of the broader risk organization.

WHO WE AREBCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.PDN-9bcb66a8-64f5-474d-9d76-208cb92eb7ec
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