What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Nashville, TN based Private wealth Risk Manager who will oversee the Bernstein Private Wealth Risk Management Team and will be primarily responsible for:

Managing the Private Wealth Risk team.Manage and enhance our risk oversight framework to monitor and assess risk within the businessLead and support strategic risk initiatives across Private Wealth areas to improve business functions and reduce riskIdentify new areas for improvement, uncover underappreciated risksCreate and curate risk dashboards to measure and track relevant risk factors Present to the risk management team, business heads and senior management on risk management efforts and initiativesAssist with a new buildout of Investment Risk technology infrastructure for investment risk oversightManage the Error correction process and utilize our Error and Incident Tracking System to diagnose thematic risks and develop proactive controls and solutionsPartner with compliance, legal, operations, portfolio management, sales, fund accounting, and other groups to establish a robust control environment

What You'll Do:

Work with senior management professionals to highlight significant areas of concern and oversee required action plans.Manage projects and lead, help us continue to grow as a firm and work across teams as an advocate for risk managementLead projects to facilitate the implementation of risk mitigationsIdentify and monitoring Key Risk IndicatorsParticipate in various working groups and forums focused on managing operational riskJoin Industry ForumsRepresent Private Client Risk as an ambassador within the firm

This is an exciting opportunity for any person who enjoys process analysis, problem solving and continuous learning.  The position provides exposure to all departments within the Private Wealth division and will be viewed as a go-to resource for many different aspects of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to get a comprehensive view of a wide range of activities in an Investment Management firm, learn and understand how critical processes are performed and optimized, and how they fit together. Be a part of a large, well established asset manager and be part of our ambitious growth plan.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree10+ years relevant work experience, preferably with operational risk or process managementStrong project management skillsHighly analytical with a strong attention to detailSuperior communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Solid understanding of the financial marketsAbility to think analytically and logically to solve problemsEagerness to solve problems and accept new challengesMust be able to multi-task and prioritize to meet market related deadlines

Who We Are:

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

About Bernstein

Bernstein Private Wealth Management (“Bernstein”), also a subsidiary of AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB), provides advanced planning strategies and a wide array of investment management services to high-net-worth families, endowments and foundations, and institutions to help them reach specific financial objectives. Bernstein Private Wealth Management is distinguished among major wealth managers by its single focus and the resulting alignment of interests and accountability this brings to each client relationship. Bernstein’s integrated approach allows the firm to tailor each client’s portfolio, minimizing the effects of tax and volatility, with investment strategies that draw on AB’s deep research expertise across asset classes and geographies.

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

Nashville, Tennessee