Business Resiliency and Incident Management Co-Op - Waltham, United States - Commonwealth Financial Network

Description

Overview:

Are you the type of person who enjoys digging deep and solving problems? Whos always on top of all the details? Our Enterprise Risk Management department is looking for a co-op to assist us with completing various risk management initiatives, projects, and objectives across the organization. Youll conduct risk assessments and draft risk reports to be reviewed by management. Strong communication skills are a must.

If you have a year-plus of related work experience, as well as a basic understanding of risk conceptsand you thrive in a collaborative, team-driven environmentthen lets talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Arranging departmental meetings and documenting meeting notes
• Collaborating with all business units across Commonwealth to create contingency plans and highlight risks across the organization
• Updating business continuity software and SharePoint site
• Assisting business units as necessary as part of incident management events
• Working on small to medium sized risk projects, as directed
• Assisting in developing policies and procedures that support the overall business continuity program development, including formalized plan reviews, incident management program deployment, and testing

Core Strengths and Skills

• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 1+ years of related industry experience
• Basic understanding of risk concepts
• Proven success in working cross-functionally within an organization
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Open to earning professional certifications
• Experience using investigative and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Undergraduate degree preferredpreferably in finance, business, or a related field

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity?

Picture Yourself Here

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. Thats why we invest in youwe encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible healthcare benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. Whats not to love?

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you.

About Commonwealth

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and San Diego, California.

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 44 Best Place to Work awards.?

The Fine Print

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Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.