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Assistant Vice President, Operational Risk (Vendor & Resilience Focus)
Hybrid | Chicago | 3 days onsite
We are hiring an AVP to strengthen and elevate our Operational Risk program with a focus on Vendor Risk Management (VRM) and Business Continuity / Operational Resilience. This role sits within the second line of defense and will drive maturity, visibility, and engagement across the program.
What You’ll Do
- Own and enhance VRM lifecycle oversight (onboarding, monitoring, exit planning)
- Develop and improve operational resilience and continuity frameworks
- Strengthen governance, controls and program documentation
- Build meaningful internal partnerships across business functions
- Create and deliver reporting for senior leadership
- Lead training and awareness to drive adoption and participation
What We’re Looking For
- 5–15 years of experience in operational risk, VRM, TPRM or resilience/BCM
- Experience inside financial services, consulting, or other regulated industries
- Strong program mindset — not just assessment work
- Skilled communicator able to influence and drive adoption
- Familiarity with GRC / VRM platforms (Archer, Fusion, etc. a plus)
- Comfortable working in a hybrid culture with strong collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Base compensation: $110K–$140K target range performance bonus sign-on
- Comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, professional development focus
- Visible path for advancement as the program scales
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000