Operational Risk Manager

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for providing innovative solutions covering the full lifecycle of investments, from primary fund commitments to co-investments and secondary purchases, across private equity, real assets and private credit.

We have partnered with more than 650 clients, including institutional investors of all sizes as well as a growing number of private wealth advisers and investors, with approximately $65bn in discretionary assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).

Leveraging our specialized experience and global team of professionals across Europe, the Americas and Asia, we invest with purpose and lead with expertise to build secure financial futures.

For further details please visit www.pantheon.com

Purpose of the Position

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.

The position will report to the Head of Enterprise/Operational Risk

Key Responsibilities;

Operational Risk

• Support business functions on change initiatives to ensure adequate process and controls design for new business initiatives.
• 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.
• Support the development and implementation of Pantheon's global operational risk frameworks and policies and procedures for adoption by Pantheon Group entities
• Support the ISAE 3402/SSAE 16 annual processes including completion of the document, drafting of controls wording and providing external auditor with supporting information.
• 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
• Identification of operational and business risks and pro-actively work with business leaders to address issues and concerns.
• Co-ordinate and assist in providing risk oversight and governance across third party supplier relationships of all Pantheon Group entities

Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree level education
• Experience of working in a risk function in an asset management or private equity environment
• Change management / transformation management experience desirable.
• Knowledge of risk regulation across EU and worldwide
• Understanding of investment management and products
• Controls awareness
• Keen problem-solving skills, ability to offer solutions to issues.
• Ability to undertake risk presentations to business.

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.

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.