Strategist - Enterprise Risk / Operational Resilience

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Strategist - Enterprise Risk / Operational Resilience

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At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

The Strategist – Enterprise Resilience & Risk Intelligence plays a significant role in the advancement of MFS’ enterprise risk framework by assisting in the design, execution and continuous improvement of two Enterprise Risk Programs: Global Resilience and Risk Intelligence. This role ensures these programs are effectively meeting the needs of the firm and adapting to evolving regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

• Enterprise Resilience Program responsibilities:
• Assist in the design of a global resilience framework ensuring it meets business objectives, global standards and adapts to evolving regulatory requirements. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the operational resilience framework, adjusting based on emerging threats, business changes, and regulatory updates. Work closely with the business continuity, IT, and cybersecurity teams to ensure that all aspects of operational resilience are integrated and aligned with the overall corporate strategy Stay abreast of developments in operational resilience, including new technologies, strategies, and regulatory changes.
• Working with ERM leadership, help lead the global resilience testing program including the design and execution of scenario tests to evaluate the effectiveness of existing operational resilience frameworks and identify areas for enhancement.
• Collaborate with various departments to create realistic and challenging scenarios that reflect potential operational disruptions, including technological failures, cyber-attacks, and natural disasters. Analyze the outcomes of scenario tests to assess the readiness of the organization to manage and recover from disruptive events effectively. Maintain a comprehensive database of testing scenarios, results, and follow-up actions to ensure accountability and continuous learning.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance the organization’s understanding and execution of operational resilience practices.
  
  

• Risk Intelligence Program Responsibilities:
• Assist in the creation and implementation of a risk intelligence program that supports proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
• Independently collect, analyze and synthesize complex risk data to inform the risk assessment process. Employ Archer GRC and other data analytics tools to optimize risk management processes and improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Actively challenge existing norms and foster a risk-aware culture across all levels of the organization, integrating risk management practices into daily operations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive risk reports to senior management, ensuring they are informed of risk landscapes and resilience strategies.
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have experience in risk (enterprise, operational, vendor or IT risk), investment management, financial services, or industry-related compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with global operational resilience regulations, e.g. DORA and UK Operational Resilience, and best practices
• Practical knowledge of risk intelligence, with the proven ability to evaluate processes and develop creative solutions to identify and analyze risk data sources.
• Knowledge and experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI
• Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to work independently and synthesize complex information.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to complete projects and reports within communicated deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with all levels of management and collaboratively across team and departmental boundaries.
• Some periodic travel, domestic and international, may be required.
  
  

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience using Archer GRC preferred.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Investment Management

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