Head of Investment Controls (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Investment Controls (Fintech): Leading the development and implementation of an internal control oversight program for the General Investment Account with an accent on risk assessments, control design, and effectiveness across investment processes. Focus on designing the future-state control environment for the investment ecosystem transformation and remediating control gaps.

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts or Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $156,000–$204,700

Company

hirify.global is a leading financial services and insurance company providing a stable ethical business environment.

What you will do

• Build and execute risk assessments to identify control gaps across front, middle, and back-office investment functions.
• Design and implement a future-state control environment for the investment ecosystem transformation.
• Perform continuous monitoring and testing of controls for trade capture, settlement, pricing, valuation, and cash processing.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, controllers, and external auditors to remediate control design and effectiveness gaps.
• Develop enhanced reporting to increase awareness of control gaps and remediation status within Investment Management.
• Coordinate walkthroughs in support of examinations performed by auditors and regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in risk frameworks (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley), internal/external audit, or ERM within financial services.
• Expertise in conducting risk assessments and implementing control testing procedures.
• Proven track record of building partnerships with and influencing senior executive leadership.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent higher degree.
• Knowledge of public, private, and derivative investments and related operations.
• Understanding of the financial regulatory environment specific to the insurance industry.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CSOP, or CIDA.

Culture & Benefits

• Industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to professional development through Degreed and other informational platforms.
• Strong company culture based on ethics, integrity, and stability.
• Extensive networking and support via various Business Resource Groups (LGBTQ, women, veteran, etc.).
• Structured support with regular one-on-one meetings and mentorship opportunities.