Head of Business Control & Governance Private Wealth

Head Of Business Control & Governance Private Wealth

Location : New York, NY Department : Private Wealth Management (PWM) Reports to : Head of Private Wealth Client Administration & Infrastructure

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Business Control & Governance function within our Private Wealth business who will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of a strong, efficient control environment. This individual will ensure operational processes, governance structures, and risk management practices support both regulatory requirements and business objectives, while maintaining a focus on client service excellence. As a member of the Client Administration & Infrastructure Leadership Team, this role will collaborate across functions to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continual enhancement of the in-business control environment across all areas of the Private Wealth business
• Build and maintain a comprehensive process and procedure inventory for all Private Wealth activities
• Identify any control gaps or issues that may exist; develop, implement, and oversee corrective action plans to address root causes and ensure timely resolution
• Establish and manage business-wide governance routines, ensuring ongoing oversight and escalation of control matters
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and other control partners to ensure the highest standards of supervision and governance for RIA and Broker Dealer platforms and advisory / sales activities
• Oversee the implementation of regulatory changes and strategic initiatives, ensuring that all process changes are made with a robust control environment in mind
• Serve as a key member of the Client Admin & Infrastructure Leadership Team, providing input and guidance on process changes, strategic projects, and day-to-day decisions through a control-focused lens
• Partner with various business stakeholders to coordinate and manage internal / external audits and regulatory exams
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities for control enhancements
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to senior management, regulators, and relevant committees on control effectiveness, open issues, and remediation status

Qualifications

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Neuberger Berman is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.