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TIAA Manager, Operational Risk & Controls in Waltham, Massachusetts
Operational Risk and Controls Manager
The Operational Risk and Controls Manager develops and implements internal control functions, monitoring, and oversight for high risk processes associated with business processes, regulatory requirements, and the client experience to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. As the technical/functional expert, the Operational Risk and Controls Manager leads cross-functional projects in support of strategic business initiatives. This role utilizes/analyzes available data to identify process gaps and deficiencies to create control processes that will mitigate risk to the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Monitors, oversees, and performs quality assurance for high risk processes.
Leads the cross-functional development and implementation of control processes and procedures to mitigate risk.
Structures/arranges a composite of data points to perform complex analysis to identify trends to influence continuous process improvement, policy changes/updates, best practices, and coaching.
Creates and documents processes that ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Presents findings and applicable recommendations to management and/or appropriate business partners.
Evaluates current reporting, policies and procedures to identify gaps and deficiencies.
Communicates new or revised policies, procedures, processes and related documents to appropriate team members and/or business units.
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
8IC
Required:
- 5+ years financial services experience
Preferred:
7+ years financial services experience
Python experience highly preferred
Tableau
SQL - query data
Related Skills
Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Understanding, Communication, Compliance, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Detail-Oriented, General Risk Management, Influence, Relationship Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Monitoring
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2025-04-03
Base Pay Range: $87,400/yr. - $121,500/yr.
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.
Privacy Notices
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .
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For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .
Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity Employment
TIAA is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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