Risk Manager

Provide operational and/or financial risk management support to the first line of defense through critical risk assessment and providing consultative support for control design and development. The Risk Manager will work the first line of defense, including product, operations and functional areas to develop solutions that maintain operational excellence along with best in class regulatory and supervisory controls. Lead process and statistical analysis that drives key insight into risk metrics. Serve as escalation point of contact/ risk liaison to ensure appropriate information exchange and to drive forward risk reducing recommendations and actions. Develop and prepare materials that provide leaders with insights and recommendations for mitigating risk.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate alignment, resolve escalated issues and provide a point of contact for business and external senior leaders for assigned product lines. Identify opportunities and recommend solutions to mitigate current and future business risk. Provide expertise to other areas for enhancement and implementation of Self-Monitoring plans.
• Ensure regulatory and supervisory controls are in place for products and processes by acting as a point of contact for internal, external business partners. Direct and guide initiatives by validating applicable regulatory rules by enhancing processes or documentation as necessary. Lead operational and regulatory reviews.
• Review and/or enhance reports illustrating risk parameters and metrics associated with business lines.
• Develop and enhance risk measurement policies, procedures and metrics. Enhance risk reporting with
• new ideas gathered from research, best practices, and knowledge. Initiate and/or conduct Risk Assessments across business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• 5-7 years relevant experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, either through direct or indirect leadership or
• coaching/mentoring roles.
• Ability to drive results and meet deadlines to reduce risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About Our Company

RiverSource Annuities and Insurance is a part of the Ameriprise family of brands that provides our clients access to solutions that create a road map for their future. At RiverSource we embrace an inclusive and collaborative culture that allows us to help others achieve their goals by providing compelling product solutions. This includes insurance to prepare for and be protected during the unexpected, as well as annuities that will provide support through every stage of retirement planning such as asset accumulation, generating income, and leaving a legacy to loved ones or charity. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with RiverSource.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.