Operational Risk Senior Associate (12 month FTC)

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-teams="true">Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide</span></p>

<p>For further details please visit <a href="http://www.pantheon.com">www.pantheon.com</a></p></div><p><strong>Purpose of Position</strong></p>

<p>The Operational Risk Manager - Senior Associate will be part of the wider Enterprise Risk / Operational Risk function and support the team in further developing and managing operational risks across all business functions.</p>

<p>The position will report to the Head of Enterprise Risk Ireland.</p>

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>

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<li>Support business functions on change initiatives to ensure adequate process and controls design for new business initiatives.</li>

<li>Complete process and control reviews to identify risks and issues in Pantheon’s control environment. Reviews will include identified areas of risk, monitoring programme and new business processes.</li>

<li>Support the development and implementation of Pantheon’s global operational risk frameworks and policies and procedures for adoption by Pantheon Group entities</li>

<li>Support the ISAE 3402/SSAE 16 annual processes including completion of the document, drafting of controls wording and providing external auditor with supporting information.</li>

<li>Error/Incident reporting process including reporting to management and resolution of any issues. Ensure monitoring procedures are in line with Pantheon’s risk policies. Direct investigation of serious error or breaches and make recommendations for change to management</li>

<li>Identification of operational and business risks and pro-actively work with business leaders to address issues and concerns.</li>

<li>Co-ordinate and assist in providing risk oversight and governance across third party supplier relationships of all Pantheon Group entities</li>

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<p><strong>Knowledge and Experience Required</strong></p>

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<li>Degree level education or equivalent experience</li>

<li>Experience of working in a risk function ideally in an investment banking, asset management, private equity environment</li>

<li>Change management / transformation management experience desirable</li>

<li>Knowledge of risk regulation across EU and worldwide</li>

<li>Understanding of investment management and products</li>

<li>Ability to work on own initiative and in team</li>

<li>Ability to identify when issues should be escalated for further discussion</li>

<li>Controls awareness</li>

<li>Keen problem-solving skills, ability to offer solutions to issues</li>

<li>Ability to undertake risk presentations to business</li>

</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.</strong></p>

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