Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Golub Capital
Job overview
The Assistant Vice President, Operational Risk Management at Golub Capital leads risk mitigation efforts, focusing on vendor risk management and business continuity to enhance the firm's control environment and minimize operational risks.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing VRM and BCM programs, managing vendor risk processes, facilitating training, maintaining reporting for senior management, and driving process improvements to support the firm's risk mitigation framework.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary range is $110,000 to $145,000 for Illinois, with additional discretionary awards and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits including 401(k) and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in financial services risk management or related fields, with preferred certifications like Operational Risk Management Certificate or PMP, and skills in vendor risk management, GRC tools, and strong communication.
Career development
The job emphasizes continuous development through leadership, achieving results, personal effectiveness, and critical thinking competencies, supporting growth in risk management expertise and project leadership.
Work environment and culture
Golub Capital promotes a Gold Standard hybrid work culture valuing leadership, teamwork, innovation, and integrity in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Company information
Golub Capital is a financial services firm focused on operational risk management with a structured Risk Mitigation Framework to minimize losses and ensure regulatory compliance.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Operational Risk Management department, working closely with internal clients and senior management to enhance risk programs and foster a robust risk culture.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Illinois with an expectation of working in-office within a hybrid work culture.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to lead VRM and BCM initiatives, implement automation in vendor management, and influence firm-wide risk culture and compliance.
Company overview
Golub Capital is a market-leading, private credit asset management firm specializing in middle-market lending and broadly syndicated loans. They generate revenue through interest income from loans, management fees, and performance-based incentives. Founded in 1994 by Lawrence Golub, the firm has grown significantly, establishing a strong reputation for providing reliable, flexible financing solutions to private equity-backed companies. Their expertise in credit underwriting and portfolio management has made them a trusted partner in the financial services industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in operational risk management, vendor risk management (VRM), and business continuity management (BCM), emphasizing your ability to lead and improve these programs.
Focus on showcasing strong project management skills, communication abilities, and experience with risk frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory compliance as these are central to the Assistant Vice President role.
Apply through Golub Capital's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the hiring team via multiple channels.
Connect with employees in the Operational Risk Management department on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent initiatives they’ve shared or asking about how Golub Capital’s Risk Mitigation Framework evolves to meet new challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Operational Risk Management,' 'Vendor Risk Management,' 'Business Continuity Management,' 'Risk Mitigation Framework,' and 'Project Management' to pass initial screenings.
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