Sr. Associate, Operational Risk Strategic Initiatives Oversight

The Sr. Associate, Operational Risk Strategic Initiatives Oversight is responsible for the oversight and project management of strategic initiatives encapsulated in the Operational Risk program for Santander US. This role necessitates a candidate who possesses strong experience in enterprise project and program management, Book of Work and financial planning, engagement and collaboration with a diverse array of stakeholders at all levels, and preparation/presentation of crucial business and risk management information catered to executive and regulatory audiences.

• Executes project management activities for Strategic Initiative projects under the Operational Risk program’s remit. Projects may include the implementation and/or enhancement of risk management framework elements and processes, risk management IT solutions, regulatory matters and inquiries, department-wide activities, etc.

• Plays an active role in the strategic direction of the Operational Risk program, including influencing the prioritization of new projects and enhancement of the Operational Risk program’s framework and processes

• Maintains and monitors the Operational Risk program’s Book of Work, including associated financial and resource planning

• Prepares and presents information to highlight the progression of Book of Work and Strategic Initiatives, raise issues and roadblocks for timely triage and resolution, and educate executive and regulatory audiences on the Operational Risk strategy and framework

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Finance, Management, or equivalent field.

• Work Experience: 9+ years of enterprise Project Management experience.

• PMP, Agile, and/or Scrum certification and experience preferred.

• Strong competency in Jira software preferred.

• Strong competency in preparing presentations for executive-level audiences.

• Exposure to operational risk management principles, methodologies and tools, preferably in a financial services environment.

• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail required.

• Ability to independently operate in a complex, matrixed environment; adept at delivering and maintaining productive working relationships across business, functions, geographies, and lines of defense.

• Ability to direct, train and guide peers and management.

• Ability to handle conflict resolution with other groups.

• Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.

• Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.

• Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities.

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

Primary Location: Dallas, TX, Dallas

Other Locations: Texas-Dallas,New York-New York,Massachusetts-Boston

Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.