Job Description

Salary Range:

$90,000 USD - $115,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Every day, weseekto improve financial security for people.

As part of our continued efforts to enhance risk management practices, we areseekinga dynamic and detail-orientedAssociate Manager,OperationalRiskwith robust project management capabilities to join ourOperational Risk Managementteam.

As a member of the Operational Risk team,you’llbe part of a collaborative and purpose-driven group that values integrity, innovation, and impact. This role blends core risk management responsibilities with hands-on project leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen our operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct andfacilitateoperational risk activities, including risk assessments, control documentation and testing, event analysis, and remediation tracking.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuringtimelydelivery of risk initiatives through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.

• Developandmaintainproject plans, including scope definition, milestone tracking, and status reporting.

• Producetimelyandaccurateoperational risk reports for internal and external stakeholders on both scheduled and ad hoc bases.

• Facilitatethe SOC1 audit engagement and oversightas well as the quarterly bridge letter process

• Support the Russell Investments corporate insurance program.

• Monitor changes to RI's business and risk profile and recommend changes to RI's global insurance program asappropriate.

• Develop and implement risk management program policies and procedures.

Demonstrable skills and experiencesrequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting,ora relateddiscipline.

• 5-8years of experiencewith exposure to operational riskand/orinternalexternal audit

• Financial services orasset managementexperiencepreferred but not necessary.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to execute and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects end to end (initiation through delivery), ideally within a risk, audit, or compliance environment.

• Proven effective communication skills, negotiation techniques, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• History ofdemonstratinginitiative, effective prioritization, and sound judgement.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities whilemaintainingattention to detail and strategic context

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Proactive, self-drivenapproach to prioritization, multitasking, and continuous improvement

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Familiarity with GRC platforms such as MetricStream is a plus.

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.