Protective Life is hiring a
Operational Risk Lead Associate

Summary

Join us in protecting millions of lives and contribute to providing protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Operational Risk Management or Control & Governance
• Experience in risk and / or compliance (laws, rules and regulations) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills – presentation, verbal, and written
• Ability to function independently and drive results
• Strong presentation, influence, and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of financial service s and 3-lines of defense model
• Insurance industry experience not required but preferred
• Bachelor’s/University degree in a business major or 5+ years of relevant risk, control, or audit experience

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Operational Risk Framework across the firm for multiple risk disciplines
• Establish and ensure adherence to operational risk frameworks and policies
• Independently oversee and consult on business strategies and initiatives
• Independently identify and assess risk related to business processes, activities, and assets
• Provide support to identification, review, challenge, and oversight of issue remediation
• Support business in identification and categorization of operational loss events
• Participate in the development and maturation of risk appetite statements
• Develop and produce risk profiles along with supporting metrics and reporting for key non-technical risks i.e. Human Capital, Third Party, Processing, etc
• Review and challenge front line risk management practices and artifacts

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term disability
• Cultural observance day
• Contributions to healthcare accounts
• Pension plan
• 401(k) plan with Company matching