Betterment can help grow your money by making saving and investing easy. Invest in a tailored portfolio, set buckets for your goals, and earn rewards. Backed by Bessemer and Menlo.
About the role
This role sits on our Risk Management team — a small second line-of-defense (2LOD) function responsible for enterprise risk management (ERM) and effective challenge across operational risks such as third-party risk, fraud and identity theft, operational errors, and business continuity. The team partners closely with Engineering and with other risk disciplines including Security, Compliance, Legal, and Operations.
What they're looking for
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to build context quickly in unfamiliar risk areas, supported by the team and by AI tools
- Proficiency using AI and automation tools to identify, document, and communicate risk management activities
- Strong, concise written and verbal communication, including the ability to deliver effective challenge while preserving partnership
- Good judgment in ambiguous situations with limited information, while always doing what is best for our customers
- Comfort working with data (e.g., SQL, spreadsheets) to test controls and support conclusions
- Professional certifications such as the CISA are a plus, but no license is required
More about this role
Betterment is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing, savings and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease. We’re headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (four days/ week in-office, with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays).
This role sits on our Risk Management team — a small second line-of-defense (2LOD) function responsible for enterprise risk management (ERM) and effective challenge across operational risks such as third-party risk, fraud and identity theft, operational errors, and business continuity. The team partners closely with Engineering and with other risk disciplines including Security, Compliance, Legal, and Operations.
As a Risk Manager, you will own a portfolio of risk processes, perform risk assessments, and consult with management to keep our risk posture strong as the business grows. You will use AI and automation tools throughout your work to build context...
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