Director, Risk Advisory

Brookfield Asset Management

2mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Consulting
$200K - $250K
New York City

Requirements

8-10+ years of experience in legal, operations or risk management
Ability to provide practical, business‐oriented guidance in a dynamic, global environment
Highly self‐motivated and proactive; eager to take ownership over work product
Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work in a decentralized, matrix organization and work collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders
Ability to think pragmatically and apply judgment when assessing and in decision-making
Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships at all levels in the organization
Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
Team‐oriented; commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
Legal experience is preferred
Experience in the real estate industry is considered an advantage but not a prerequisite
Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Execute the enterprise risk program functions for the Real Estate Group’s portfolio of investments in North America; gain subject matter proficiency/fluency in focus areas (cybersecurity, data privacy, health and safety, etc.)
Coordinate execution of the risk program functions in Brazil with the regional team
Conduct risk assessments of investments in the portfolio and recommend risk mitigation; interact directly with investments teams and counterparties on transactions to measure maturity of target company (or operator) risk programs
Negotiate representations, warranties and covenants relating to risk management; onboard portfolio companies (i.e., meet with their senior leadership) to discuss risk assessment results and mitigation plans
Review quarterly and incident reports, consider trends and assess/manage impacts of incidents on Brookfield, including legal liability analysis and mitigation; ensure that portfolio companies have sufficient emergency response and business continuity plans
Facilitate business-driven risk testing for the portfolio
Manage bottom-up quarterly risk reporting from portfolio companies, oversee maintenance of the reporting system, review regional submissions and consolidate into global risk report
Liaise with regional internal audit team on annual audit planning, audit execution and finding remediation
Develop strong relationships with regional risk resources, risk specialists, investments teams, portfolio managers and other stakeholders to facilitate program execution
Address emerging risks in the region and support other risk initiatives, as needed

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Director, Risk Advisory?

The key responsibilities of the Director, Risk Advisory include developing and managing the global enterprise risk management program, providing strategic leadership and day-to-day guidance in risk management, evaluating and advising on legal, reputational, and business risks, and focusing on key areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, health and safety, physical security, and anti-bribery and corruption.

What regions does the Risk Advisory team operate in?

The Risk Advisory team operates in the Americas, specifically in Brazil, Canada, and the United States.

What sectors does the Risk Advisory team work across?

The Risk Advisory team works across sectors within Real Estate and with a wide range of portfolio companies controlled by the Real Estate Group.

What are some of the critical focus areas for the Director, Risk Advisory?

Some of the critical focus areas for the Director, Risk Advisory include cybersecurity, data privacy, health and safety, physical security, and anti-bribery and corruption.

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