Options Clearing Corporation

Associate Principal, Operational Risk Management and Controls

Options Clearing Corporation$98K — $142K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced understanding of IT risk and Security risk, along with intermediate Operational risk knowledge.
  • Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor and challenge effectively.
  • Creative and independent thinker, willing to drive innovative ideas.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with excellent collaboration abilities across departments.
  • Capacity to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Preferred familiarity with Financial Market Utilities and related regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various departments to enhance IT and Security risk management.
  • Lead OCC's IT and Security risk identification and assessment process.
  • Drive adherence to risk assessment methodologies and standards.
  • Maintain risk inventories and support risk management activities.
  • Execute IT and Security risk assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
  • Report risks to relevant business areas for effective remediation.
  • Generate Archer data reports for stakeholders and regulators.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with up to 2 days of remote work per week.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Assistance with student loan repayment.
  • Technology stipend to choose preferred devices for remote work.
  • Generous PTO and parental leave policies.
  • 401k employer match for retirement savings.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Full Job Description
To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.

What You'll Do:

This role will provide critical support to the Director of Operational Risk to evaluate IT and Security risks by assisting with risk assessments and applying aspects of the risk management framework across the process, risk, and control universe. Additionally, this role will help with the risk assessment program activities, coordinate with other functions (e.g. IT, Security, TPRM, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit) and facilitate appropriate ORM governance to ensure alignment to OCC strategy and short-term objectives.

The Operational Risk Management (ORM) department identifies, measures, monitors, and reports risks and exposures across the organization through the Risk Management Framework, and specifically through several risk programs, including but not limited to: Enterprise Risk Assessments (ERA) , Risk Event Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Key Risk Indicators, and Risk Reporting. The ORM team is a dedicated group of professionals focused on developing and executing second line of defense oversight responsibilities for OCC.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
  • Collaborate with IT, Security, TPRM, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure that ORM contributes to strengthening the overall effective management of IT and Security risk across the organization.
  • Lead the OCC's risk identification and assessment process (Risk Intake) for IT, Security and business risks, and verify the consistency and reliability of the associated frameworks and systems.
  • Drive adherence to methodologies, guidance, and standards applicable to risk identification and assessment frameworks.
  • Maintain risk inventories, taxonomies, and other elements supporting IT & Security risk management and compliance activities
  • Lead and execute the IT and Security risk assessment process, while aligning to the risk and control universe, and regulatory requirements and expectations.
  • Ensure issues are properly reported to business areas and remediated appropriately to reduce outstanding risk or performance breakdowns
  • Generate reports of Archer data for various stakeholders, including regulators.
  • Help automate IT & Security risk oversight.
  • Communicate results of risk assessments to governance committees, business owners, and various levels of leadership.
  • Collaborate on the enhancement and maintenance of ORM program methodologies, policies, procedures, and job aides, including the development of new program activities.
  • Track and update ORM team internal findings, external exam issues, and business area self-identified issues resulting from Enterprise Risk Assessment.


Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Are the essental duties of this job required to be performed in an OCC office location? Yes - Chicago office 3 days/week

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
  • [Required] Advanced understanding of IT risk, Security risk, and intermediate understanding of Operational risk
  • [Required] Ability to act as a trusted advisor and provide effective challenge
  • [Required] Creative, independent thinker, with a willingness to develop and drive new ideas
  • [Required] Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • [Required] Must be team-oriented and be able to collaborate effectively in department and cross-departmental efforts
  • [Required] Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • [Preferred] Familiarity with Financial Market Utilities; securities and derivatives markets
  • [Preferred] Ability to work in a highly regulated environment, including with the SEC, CFTC, and Federal Reserve; Familiarity with the Covered Clearing Agency regulations


Technical Skills & Background
  • [Required] Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • [Required] Experience with eGRC systems (e.g., Archer)


Education & Training
  • [Required] Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science (or equivalent) preferred
  • [Required] 3+ years of experience in enterprise risk, technology risk, security risk, or risk consultancy, specifically with focus on assessing IT and Security risk
  • [Preferred] Consulting experience


Certificates or Licenses:
  • [Preferred] Certification such as: CPA, CISSP, Security+, CSX-P, CET, CISA or CISM


Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision


Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation
  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.


Salary Range
$98,100.00 - $142,000.00

Incentive Range
8% to 15%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.


Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.


Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.


For more information about OCC, please click here.

About Options Clearing Corporation

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is a clearinghouse for equity options and futures options. It was founded in 1973 and is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 16 exchanges and trading platforms for options, financial futures, security futures, and securities lending transactions. OCC is owned by its member firms, which include most of the major options trading firms in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure that the markets it serves are stable, transparent, and fair, and to protect investors and the public interest.
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