Head of Risk Management

Risk Manager - 87KR3E

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Are you a proactive self-starter with a passion for helping leaders make intelligent risk decisions? Would you enjoy working at firm that helps investors achieve their long-term financial goals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Hartford Funds!

Hartford Funds is seeking a dynamic individual to lead our Risk Program. In this role, you will leverage best-practice risk frameworks, spearhead strategic initiatives, and advise Senior Management on executing our strategic vision through intelligent risk decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Risk Program through design, implementation, and execution of risk programs across the company, including Top Risks, Resiliency/Contingency Risk, and Third-party Risk
• Play a key role in identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks by leveraging data, analytics, and industry best practices to assess and manage risks that could impact our strategic goals
• Provide independent and objective challenges on various firm-wide initiatives related to risk
• Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders to understand upside/downside risks and counsel them to make risk-informed decisions
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and the board on the organization's risk posture
• Partner with our parent company, The Hartford, to leverage their risk frameworks and resources, serving as a primary liaison
• Chair or provide key inputs into the firm’s Business Risk Committee
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to identify, assess, set risk appetite, and make decisions on the firm’s Top Risks
• Provide training to Hartford Funds staff on risk management strategies, practices, and their attendant responsibilities
• Stay abreast of industry changes and developments that could impact the company’s risk profile

Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment management experience
• 5+ years of experience in Enterprise, Operational, Regulatory, or Strategic Risk
• Strong applied knowledge of risk management frameworks, principles, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and be able to develop and present successful risk strategies
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with organizational goals and drive business growth
• In-depth understanding of the investment management industry, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities, with a focus on integrating a risk lens into decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk topics in simple business terms
• Self-managed, self-motivated, and accustomed to operating in a demanding, changing environment

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$150,000 - $200,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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