Sr Officer, Enterprise Risk Management (Boston)

Senior Risk Officer

Working across Wellington's US offices and supporting colleagues in EMEA and APAC, the Boston-based Senior Risk Officer will sit strictly in second line and advise and challenge first line management on risk identification and monitoring techniques, risk aware decision making, controls design, and the development of risk priorities and mitigation strategies. In doing so the officer will support the implementation of the risk management standards across the firm and work to ensure the function aligns industry and regulatory expectations. The role will report to the Global Head of Risk Management, based in London.

Specific responsibilities for this role are as follows :

• Championing Risk Culture : Act as a visible advocate for risk awareness, promoting a proactive and transparent risk culture throughout the organization. Lead by example, fostering open dialogue and encouraging accountability at all levels of the business.
• Strategic Engagement : Serve as a primary point of contact for senior business leaders, providing credible challenge, expert guidance, and constructive partnership on risk-related matters. Facilitate meaningful discussions that embed risk considerations into key business decisions.
• Influencing and Advising : Leverage gravitas and well-honed interpersonal skills to influence and guide senior leadership, shaping attitudes and behaviors around risk. Use diplomacy to resolve differing views and build consensus on risk appetite and mitigation strategies.
• Building and Enhancing Frameworks : Develop, refine, and oversee the implementation of risk frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with best practices. Drive continuous improvement efforts that elevate the firm's risk management capabilities.
• Embedding Risk in the Business : Collaborate closely with business units to seamlessly integrate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation into strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Empower teams to take ownership of their risk environments with clear guidance and tools.
• Stakeholder Communication : Prepare and deliver insightful presentations and reports for executive committees, ensuring complex risk issues are communicated with clarity and impact. Facilitate training and awareness initiatives that reinforce the importance of a strong risk culture.
• Driving Cross-Functional Collaboration : Build deep, trusted relationships across the organization, working hand-in-hand with other risk leaders, compliance, legal, and business partners to ensure a unified approach to enterprise risk.
• Monitoring and Escalation : Proactively monitor emerging risks and escalate critical concerns with urgency and clarity, ensuring senior stakeholders are well-informed and empowered to act decisively.
• Culture and Values Alignment : Demonstrate a deep understanding of, and commitment to, Wellington's culture and values. Promote diversity of thought and inclusive decision-making in all risk activities and interactions.

Qualifications :

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is : USD 100,000 - 225,000.