VP Risk Governance, Global Markets

VP Risk Governance, Global Markets

Location : New York, NY

Compensation : 160-210k base

A leading Investment Bank in NYC is looking to grow out its Risk Governance team by bringing on a Vice President covering Global Markets. Ideal candidates have 6+ experience in Risk or Compliance, ideally within the banking industry, and are well versed in the Volcker rule. In this role, you would be responsible for leading a team tasked with supporting the governance of the Volcker Program across global operations, helping to shape and maintain a strong risk culture.

Responsibilities :

• Lead efforts to strengthen Global Markets governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, risk, compliance, finance, and technology to enhance program controls, procedures, and monitoring frameworks.
• Develop and maintain project plans and trackers to support program initiatives and communicate progress to senior stakeholders.
• Support the business in preparing for regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and proactive risk management.
• Identify and assess emerging risks, and work with partners to implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in governance practices.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to influence change and foster collaboration.

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