Business Manager - Insights & Analytics

Business Manager – Risk Analytics & Insights

Location: Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $149,800–$171,000 per year

Additional Compensation: Performance-based incentives, potentially including cash bonuses and long-term incentives.

Job Overview

A financial services organisation is seeking a Business Manager to join its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Insights & Analytics team.

The role focuses on transforming complex data, analysis and reporting into actionable insights for executive leadership. Responsibilities include developing business strategies, improving risk management through data-driven analysis, managing strategic initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies that support growth, profitability and competitive performance in response to changing consumer and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse business and risk data, test hypotheses and identify opportunities to improve risk management.
• Translate complex analysis and reporting into actionable insights and recommendations for executive leaders.
• Manage and prioritise multiple projects and programmes, translating business objectives into requirements and delivery plans.
• Partner with teams across Risk Management and other business functions to measure and improve risk outcomes.
• Support the development and delivery of business strategies using quantitative analysis and sound commercial judgement.
• Coach and mentor analysts, potentially managing a team of one to two people.
• Influence stakeholders, drive decision-making and ensure delivery against short- and long-term objectives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience performing analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, or a relevant master's degree or MBA with a quantitative concentration.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using data and analysis to support business decisions.
• Strong business judgement and the ability to lead strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business or a quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of analytical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in financial services.
• 1+ year of consulting experience.
• 2+ years of people management experience.

Additional Information

Employment sponsorship may be considered for qualified applicants.