Director, Operational Risk Management

Job Classification:Corporate - RiskRisk’s mission is to enable intelligent management decisions to help drive exceptional business, customer, and financial outcomes over the long term. We are seeking a Director, Operational Risk Management to help drive the 2nd line risk management strategy for Global Retirement & Insurance (GRI), in partnership with 1st line and Enterprise Risk colleagues globally. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective and efficient risk management approaches. The position requires business and financial aptitude, resourcefulness, good judgment, persistence, the ability to influence others, and strong leadership qualities.What you can expect:Providing risk support and advice to business, risk and control partners, including facilitating assessments of strategic initiatives/transactions and ensuring appropriate controls are implementedProactively partnering with Risk Management counterparts to identify enterprise-wide implications and effective methods to assess and improve control effectivenessBeing a trusted advisor on risk issues, ensuring risks are properly identified, assessed, monitored, controlled, and reportedSpearheading new and innovative uses of data and analytics to identify and mitigate riskMonitoring key risk indicators and trends, driving initiatives that enhance control effectiveness and mitigate emerging risksSupporting specific internal control efforts as needed based on changes in the risk landscapeResolving challenging, sensitive, and/or urgent risk issuesApplying sound judgment in the evaluation of risks and controls, with effective challengeAdvising on the development and implementation of action plans to address control gapsAssisting in the preparation of senior leader, governance and Board reportingWhat you’ll need:Bachelor’s degree required5-7+ years of relevant business, risk or control function experienceBusiness and financial literacyStrong relationship management skills with the ability to partner in a cross-functional environmentAdaptability and flexibility to work well with a diverse portfolio of people, processes, and functionsStrong influencing skillsAbility to work independently and deliver high-quality outputsTrack record of success delivering results from the conceptual stage to implementationSound judgment in synthesizing and determining when to escalate risk issuesExcellent listening and communication skillsClear and effective writing skillsIt’d be a plus if you had:Familiarity with and understanding of financial risks, including credit, market, and insurance riskExperience working in businesses outside the U.S.An advanced degree in business, finance, accounting, or related fieldsRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, etc.)What we offer you:Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $152,500.00 to $206,200.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.