What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President – Business Risk & Controls position at Lawrence Harvey?
Assistant Vice President – Business Risk & Controls
Location: New Jersey (Hybrid)
Salary: $125,000–$145,000 Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
This position is not open for c2c and are unable to provide sponsorship at this time or in the future
We're partnering with a leading global financial infrastructure organization that plays a critical role in supporting the world's financial markets. They're looking for an Assistant Vice President, Business Risk & Controls to join their growing first-line risk function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its risk and controls framework, working closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve control environments, and embed a strong risk culture across the organization.
What You'll Be Doing
- Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Conduct risk assessments, controls assurance testing, and support remediation activities.
- Drive consistency and best practice across risk and control frameworks.
- Support Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and testing programs.
- Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Legal teams on risk initiatives and audit findings.
- Help investigate incidents, strengthen controls, and prevent future issues.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of testing methodologies and control standards.
- Promote a proactive, risk-aware culture across the business.
What They're Looking For
- Experience in 1st Line Risk & Controls, Controls Testing, Controls Remediation, Internal Audit, or 2nd/3rd Line Risk looking to move into a first-line role.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management and control frameworks.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, testing controls, and supporting remediation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to influence senior business leaders and challenge constructively.
- Background within financial services, capital markets, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
- Experience with GRC platforms is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Qualifications in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Project Management.
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000