Governance Associate

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As a Governance Associate in Governance Team you will play a key role in the management of risk associated with Resiliency and Inter-Affiliate Services and will have the opportunity to develop your skills in stakeholder collaboration adaptability analytical and strategic thinking.

The Governance team provides independent oversight with the objective of maintaining a robust control environment to support the operational processes involved with CAM & RU deliverables.

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Job responsibilities

• Ownership of the Inter-Affiliate Servicing engagements associated with CAM and RU processes primarily responsible for the management of risk related to outsourcing
• Maintain IAS engagements considering local outsourcing laws and regulatory requirements monitoring service performance through scorecard completion and early identification & escalation of potential risks
• Oversee the Resiliency Plan strategies and dependencies co-ordinating testing efforts and supporting plan contacts with maintenance updates
• Co-ordinate during Resiliency incidents supporting tracking and communication assessing impact and overseeing execution of activities to recover business services rapidly
• Partner with operational leads as a trusted advisor along with centralized governance contacts (Payment Operations Governance Resiliency Inter Affiliate Oversight Outsourcing AI/ML Governance) to manage risk and efficiently adapt to changes in requirements
• Develop and maintain frameworks to report and monitor adherence to internal policies and standards highlight risks and track project deliverables
• Proactive identification of opportunities to improve the effectiveness of controls influencing senior leadership as sponsors and successful delivery of strategic solutions keeping us in line with our organizational vision
• Plan prepare and present Governance Forum materials with thoughtfulness attention to detail and diligent tracking
• Control information by providing accurate and timely responses as well as concise reporting to Senior Management Payment Operations and Control partners.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• A self -starter able to work autonomously with strong time management skills; efficient at multi-tasking and working under pressure to deliver multiple business demands on-time to a high standard
• Exemplifies the highest standards of diplomacy and integrity with strong work ethic andpromotes an inclusive work environment respects individuals at every level and leverages an agile and flexible style
• Experience delivering strong governance and oversight with a demonstrated ability to partner with internal stakeholders to guide and advise
• Produce informative materials for communications and forums; is detail-oriented with the ability to provide quality executive summaries
• Exceptional and adaptable interpersonal skills confident in both verbal and written communication at all levels influencing action and change
• Project and Change Management - execution focused and risk aware a problem solver who can take responsibility and ownership for issues articulate clear and workable solutions and track through to resolution
• Candidates must be comfortable working with all levels of management and Senior Leadership and will provide support of day to day running and oversight of this critical business function

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Understanding of internal Firmwide policies and standards preferably with experience in Resiliency and/or IAS Governance
• Interest in AI/ML development Intelligent Solutions and associated governance requirements
• Passion for continuous improvement creates conditions for identifying and solving operational process and data problems