What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director – Operational Risk (Investment Management) position at Madison-Davis, LLC?
Office Status: Hybrid
Salary: $250,000 – $300,000
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Operational Risk to lead our U.S.-based Operational Risk team supporting the Investment Management business. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for managing and developing a team of 15 risk professionals, overseeing the design and execution of operational risk practices across our U.S. investment platform.
You will serve as the key risk partner to senior business leaders across portfolio management, trading, operations, and technology, ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated throughout the investment lifecycle. This role is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is passionate about building strong teams and delivering risk excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a U.S.-based team of 15 Operational Risk professionals, driving engagement, accountability, and continuous development
- Oversee the implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the Investment Management business, including front, middle, and back-office functions
- Partner closely with business leaders to identify and assess operational risks across trade execution, portfolio support, technology, third-party vendors, and client services
- Lead the execution of key risk processes including risk assessments, RCSAs, incident reviews, control testing, and remediation tracking
- Provide credible challenge and risk oversight for new business initiatives, product launches, and process changes
- Conduct deep-dive thematic reviews on priority risk areas such as data quality, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and vendor oversight
- Own the preparation and delivery of operational risk reporting to senior management and governance committees
- Act as the central point of contact for U.S.-based risk-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and regulators
- Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide risk programs, and coordinate with Compliance, Legal, Audit, and other control functions
- Promote a culture of ownership, transparency, and proactive risk management across the investment organization
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, internal audit, or investment operations, ideally within an asset manager or investment advisory firm
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams in a U.S. financial services environment
- Deep understanding of investment products and processes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternatives
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements applicable to asset managers (e.g., SEC, CFTC)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience building or enhancing operational risk programs, frameworks, or tools
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (CFA, FRM, CPA) preferred
Why Join Us?
- Lead a high-impact U.S. risk function at the heart of a sophisticated investment platform
- Collaborate with senior leaders and shape how operational risk is embedded in the business
- Join a culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and transparency
- Work with a strong, engaged team that is energized by solving complex problems
- Enjoy visibility, influence, and meaningful opportunities for career growth
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000
