Job description
Join Apex Financial Group, a leading risk management and advisory firm known for innovative risk solutions across financial services and corporate risk. We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to strengthen our enterprise risk program in the New York office.
You will partner with senior leadership to oversee risk identification, assessment, governance, and internal controls across functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex risk data into actionable insights.
Responsibility
- Own the design and execution of the enterprise risk management framework, including risk taxonomy, KRIs, and risk appetite statements.
- Lead risk assessments, scenario analysis, and control testing across business lines to identify material risks and remediation actions.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to define key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics tied to strategy and regulatory expectations.
- Coordinate governance forums, risk committees, and executive reporting with clear, data-driven insights.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk policies, standards, and control matrices; monitor adherence and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee incident response, business continuity planning, and crisis management exercises to minimize impact and recovery time.
- Advise on third-party risk management, vendor risk, and regulatory compliance programs (SOX, ISO 31000, etc.).
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in finance, risk management, economics, or related field; MBA or professional risk designation (FRM, PRM, CIA) preferred.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive risk management experience in financial services or large corporates.
- Strong knowledge of risk frameworks (ISO 31000), governance, SOX controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to translate complex risk data into clear dashboards and executive-level reports.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills; comfortable leading cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on experience with data analytics tools (SQL, Excel, Tableau/Power BI) and risk management software.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize work, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and strong integrity, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.