Senior Risk Manager

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 02-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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The Senior Risk Manager – Workplace Retirement, Investment, & Protection Products partners with leaders in the Wealth Management & Field Management division to manage the risks associated with the Firm’s Workplace Retirement, Investment, & Protection products and services. They ensure leaders effectively control the risks associated with business activities via the execution of firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, treating, mitigating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks.

Internally, the position title will be Senior Risk & Control Associate.

• Responsible for carrying out risk and control activities per the Enterprise Risk Management Program as well as any divisional-required elements.
• Understands and advises team on division processes, historical risk results, firm policies/programs including all Enterprise Risk Management Program Framework and Standards.
• Primary focus includes issue/incident management, critical business process mapping/inventorying and risk assessment support including new projects and initiatives.
• Assist Business Owners in ensuring policies, standards, and procedures are consistent with ERM policies and standards.
• Supports business risk owners in evaluating remediation strategies and control enhancements.
• Executes risk management procedural requirements for open high risks including root cause analysis, action plan development, evidence, and remediation documentation including supporting and challenging business risk owners on action plan effectiveness.
• Reviews emerging risk concerns and provides early warning on key risks with divisional leadership. Works to develop, inventory, and report on KRIs for the division.
• Use a GRC to document risk issues and assessment data.
• Assist leadership in developing reporting and analyzing results for inclusion in risk forums.
• Acts as resource to team and assists divisional associates.
• Assist in development of risk training and education to business partners. Assists divisional associates in understanding the Enterprise Risk Management Program.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of risk management experience.
• Series 7 required or attainable within twelve months of hire.
• Experience in financial services, preferably in wealth management, investment advisory, and/or financial planning.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and GRC tools.
• Experience in building relationships and networks, at varying levels in the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor communication based on the audience.

• Experience in workplace retirement products including 401(k), 403(b), 457, Profit Sharing, Cash Balance and Defined Benefit, NQDC, HSAs and ESOPs.
• Knowledge and experience with ERISA and DOL‑related regulations, as well as legislative trends to inform risk assessments.
• Advanced degree or industry designation preferred.

** Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home…