Job #: F10955 | Added Date: 08/20/2026
Assistant Vice President / Control & Risk Management Group
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
- Full-time
- 120 to 150K
- Region: US
- Location: NYC , NY
Overview
Our client — a leading Japanese bank operating in New York — is seeking a CRM Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join its Control & Risk Management Group. Reporting to the CRM VP & Manager, this is a newly created role with meaningful scope: you will support branch governance, lead operational risk management, and drive risk committee activities. You will play a key role in strengthening the Branch's risk management frameworks and oversight reporting capabilities.
Description
CRM – Assistant Vice President (AVP)
Control & Risk Management Group
Confidential Client | New York, NY | AVP Level | 5–10 Years Experience
OVERVIEW
Our client — a leading Japanese bank operating in New York — is seeking a CRM Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join its Control & Risk Management Group. Reporting to the CRM VP & Manager, this is a newly created role with meaningful scope: you will support branch governance, lead operational risk management, and drive risk committee activities. You will play a key role in strengthening the Branch's risk management frameworks and oversight reporting capabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Branch Governance
- Review, develop, and implement Branch CRM policies in coordination with the CRM VP & Manager and senior management; liaise with Head Office as appropriate
- Strengthen general Branch Governance activities, including annual updates to Committee Policies & Procedures
- Lead and continuously enhance the Branch's Model Risk management framework; maintain a model register and align Branch policy with Head Office standards
- Support development of the Branch's Conduct & Culture Risk framework, aligned with Head Office and other offshore Branches
- Support integration of emerging and evolving risks into the Branch risk framework
US Risk Committee (USRC) Governance
- Coordinate and support quarterly USRC pack production and minute-taking, including submission to Head Office for review
- Complete the semiannual USRC report by liaising with stakeholders to confirm Branch activities are within the US Risk Appetite
Team Reporting & Governance
- Enhance Branch oversight reporting and metrics on behalf of Risk; uplift the Risk Team Dashboard to highlight key risks for senior management
- Develop non-financial metrics and operational resilience analysis, including setting key metrics
- Support Branch risk governance committees as needed
- Manage routine administrative tasks and reporting obligations within the Branch
Operational Risk Management
- Lead and continuously enhance the Branch's operational risk management; update and maintain Policies & Procedures and the Branch operational risk incident register
- Identify, measure, review, aggregate, monitor, control, and report operational risks within the US risk appetite, independently from business operations
- Prepare monthly operational risk reports for Branch senior management, the IT & Operational Risk Committee, and the quarterly overview for the USRC
- Organize presentations and minutes for the monthly IT & Operational Risk Management Committee on rotation
- Implement periodic operational risk training for Branch staff
Back-up / Secondary Responsibilities
- Serve as backup for the CRM VP & Manager and CRM team members as needed, including reviewing risk management reporting, processes, and policies
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, or risk reporting
- Experience in a complex, multi-jurisdictional financial organization, ideally regulated by FRB, OCC, or NY DFS
- Knowledge of related federal and state laws and regulations is an advantage
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong understanding of enterprise and aggregated risk management frameworks
- High attention to detail with sound judgment in a complex regulatory environment
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and with Head Office counterparts
No Japanese language skills are necessary.
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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. Duties and qualifications are subject to change at the client's discretion.
Disclaimer Statement
Please note: Certain identifying details about the hiring company have been intentionally omitted or modified in this posting to maintain client confidentiality. Additional information will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
