Senior Associate, Business Risk and Controls

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Sr Associate managing operational risk and controls at Nuveen. Conducting analysis and reporting on risk management across business units in the investment management sector.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,200 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing operational risk and controls within investment management operations, utilizing strong analytical skills to conduct root cause analysis and monitor control environments effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Risk ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisInvestment Management OperationsQualitative Analytical SkillsQuantitative Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Operational RiskControlsAuditRoot Cause AnalysisAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Investment ManagementControl EnvironmentBusiness Risk Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee operational risk across multiple business units
Conduct root cause analysis on operational errors
Monitor and report on the overall health of the control environment
Partner with Business Risk Liaisons and cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in operational risk, controls, audit, or a related function
Strong understanding of investment management operations
Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements