As part of our continued efforts to enhance risk management practices, we areseekinga highly motivated, intellectually curious, and results-oriented Associate Manager, OperationalRiskto join our Operational Risk Management team. This role is ideal for an energetic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment,demonstratesstrong critical thinking skills, and bringsa high levelof ownership, intensity, and organizational discipline to complex risk and project management initiatives.

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.

• Develop andmaintainproject 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 as appropriate.

• Develop and implement riskmanagement programpolicies and procedures.

Demonstrable skills and required experience:

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

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

• Financial services orasset managementexperiencepreferred but not necessary.

Skills & Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex situations,identifyroot causes, challenge assumptions, and develop practical, risk-based solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesizelarge amountsof information, connect disparate issues, and make sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving environments.

Energy, Drive & Intensity

• High-energy, self-motivatedprofessional whodemonstratesurgency, resilience, and a strong bias toward action and execution.

• Proventrack recordof taking initiative, driving projects forward, overcoming obstacles, and delivering results with limited supervision.

Organization & Execution

• Highly organized with exceptional planning and prioritization skills; able to effectively manage multiple competing priorities without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.

• Strong project execution capabilities, including the ability toanticipatechallenges, proactively manage dependencies, and consistently meet deadlines.

Leadership & Influence

• Confident communicator who can effectively challenge the status quo, ask thoughtful questions, and influence stakeholders across varying levels of the organization.

• Demonstrates executive presence, accountability, and ownership when leading cross-functional initiatives and driving risk management outcomes.

The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, highly organized, and energized by solving complex business problems. They willdemonstratestrong business judgment, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution in a demanding environment.