Description Company’s Wealth Management Risk group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role will report to the Head of Risk based in Purchase, NY. The COO will work with management teams to support the Risk department with the management of their day-to-day operations, resources and financials. Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following: -Business Management and Financial Analysis: Budget/forecast data collection, financial oversight of cost centers, and analyses of costs incurred; proactively identifies opportunities to improve functions with significant impact across departments; is a thought leader in Risk - may be involved in developing the planning, strategy and high level solutions for the Risk Organization. -Resourcing: Validation and approval of all resources for both FTE and contingent labor; approvals of new hires, transfers, and terminations; resource administration including monthly tracking, reporting and forecasting; active participation in office space planning and management. -Communication: Provide support to Head of Risk Management for communication of departmental strategy, and prioritization and tracking of Risk strategic initiatives; develop and deliver presentations regarding Risk initiatives, project plan proposals and status updates; coordination with key partners in the organization including IT, Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal and Compliance. -Management: Manage administrative responsibilities which may include travel and expense approvals, event management, updating organizational charts and assisting with reporting. -Special Projects: Committees and other forums. -Risk Initiatives: Serving as lead or participant in Risk strategic initiatives. Qualifications -5+ years’ experience in financial industry and/or business management. Knowledge related to the above businesses and Wealth Management preferred -Strong listening and verbal/written communications with ability to tailor message to audience -Proven ability to work across departments to influence others and build strong relationships -Demonstrated leadership in setting strategy and driving an agenda -Strong people and process management skills -Proven ability to manage a team -Ability to delegate effectively and manage delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives -Ability to work independently and possess a strong sense of accountability/ownership -Strong organizational and analytical skills – COO background useful -Ability to use desktop tools to develop presentations for senior management- working knowledge of MS Office, particularly excel and PowerPoint