Senior Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Our Jersey City office is seeking an Assistant Vice President Enterprise Risk Officer to join our Operational Risk Management group. This individual will build and implement a robust risk framework firm-wide across all areas of the business. This Assistant Vice President will be engaging with stakeholders across a multitude of business areas and departments firm-wide, with potential exposure to C-level leadership. This individual will have the opportunity to drive their value proposition and implement best practices across our various business lines.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Understand financial and non-financial risk disciplines with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Assist with enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, enterprise risk programs, highlight opportunities for process improvement, provide feedback on policy updates associated with regulatory items requiring remediation

• Identify and address gaps between different areas within the organization

• Engage proactively with first line of defense in managing risk incidents and aid in driving the resolution effort

• Collaborate with first-line business areas in creating KPCs that are directly aligned to key risks noted in the RCSA

• Lead and maintain reports from Management Risk Committees

• Drive individual book of business and deliver against firmwide and cross-risk initiatives

• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required

• 7+ years of experience in Risk & Credit preferred

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial institution covering ERM components (End-to-end RCSA, KRI/KPIs, Risk Management Committee Reporting)

• Series 7 License preferred

• Financial services, enterprise risk management, or finance background preferred

• Ability to proactively manage all aspects of incident reporting as well as drive the resolution effort

• Experience establishing framework in accordance with industry best practices

• Possess an assessment, process, and control-oriented mindset

• Experience with GRC tools, developing data-driven analysis, qualitative assessments, and analytical visualizations

• Experience analyzing firmwide issues for macro themes, patterns, clustering, and emerging risks

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to streamline data, design, and standardize risk reporting

What We Offer

As part of the overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities (WS) offers an array of diverse benefits to our Colleagues.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions

• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off

• Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.

• FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship

• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions

• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

• Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current hiring range is $106,000-$140,000.

At Wedbush, we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation, results in higher Colleague satisfaction, fosters superior client service, and adds meaningful value for stakeholders. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm and provided equal opportunities to succeed.

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