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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

The Global Risk Function’s mission is to proactively detect, manage, and mitigate risks while supporting BCG’s evolving business needs. Global Risk includes seven teams: Compliance, Assurance & Advisory, Enterprise Risk Management, Strategy & Operations, Data Protection, Global Security, and Information Security. Together, we enable the business, manage risk through effective controls, and promote a unified OneRisk approach. We aim to embed a risk-aware mindset across offices, functions, MDPs, and employees as the firm’s collective first line of defense.

The Risk Strategy & Operations (S&O) Team partners across the function to execute on Risk’s vision, focusing on strategy, key initiatives, communications, digital tools, and operational excellence. We’re hiring a Manager to lead cross-functional efforts that advance our risk strategy, drive innovation, and support scalable, future-ready operations. This role offers the chance to shape how risk is managed across BCG and make a lasting impact.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

 

In this position you will be working as a part of the Global Risk S&O Team. You will learn about risks, and the operations behind those risks that BCG as a global organization faces. You will get exposure to a wide range of risk business functions and learn how to best organize and utilize various functions and resources to achieve the team objectives. You will serve as a thought partner to leadership—translating vision into action, influencing outcomes, and shaping the change agenda across the global Risk organization. You will get hands-on experience relating to major initiatives as well as smaller ongoing analyses and projects we conduct to manage risk at BCG while working with a team of international colleagues and internal customers.  Additionally, you drive our key functional operations, strive for process improvement and operational excellence.

 

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

Lead strategic risk initiatives from ideation to execution and deliveryDrive, plan, align and execute across our Global Risk strategic roadmapAct as a PMO for high-priority cross-functional projects—designing project plans, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring results are delivered efficientlyCreate decision-ready materials and strategic storytelling for the CRO and Risk LTDrive operational improvements and scalable practices across S&O and global risk workflowsShape and coordinate team priorities and functional processes (e.g., KPI reporting, strategic planning, engagement models, for Global Risk)Foster a strong team culture through affiliation, engagement initiatives, and learning forumsTeam closely with our Risk Team to execute on core activities (including meeting shaping, learning events, affiliation events, etc.)Support and execute on initiatives with our various business partners (HR, Finance, Learning and development) to foster a collaborative OneRisk culture and effective risk organizationAd-hoc projects and tasks relevant for the Risk S&O team

YOU’RE GOOD AT

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess some key attributes including (but not limited to):

Managing complex, cross-functional projects with strong PMO disciplineTranslating vision into action with a bias toward execution and outcomesFraming and communicating strategic ideas clearly, concisely, and effectivelyOperating with a generalist mindset—comfortable shifting between strategy, projects and operationsNavigating ambiguity and adapting in a dynamic environment, working effectively amongst competing prioritiesCultivating trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and team membersBringing a systems thinking lens to process design and improvementSuperior verbal and written communication skills (e.g., assisting the team to draft various communications, presentations)Open-minded individual who is willing to offer their suggestions, opinions, or perspectives (e.g., provide the team with thoughts and perspective on how we could improve our process/procedures).Comfort with abstract concepts and ability to understand various non-financial risks and their impactsStrong research skills to find and synthesize complex industry frameworks and best practices, competitor actions, whitepapers, etc.

What You'll Bring

5–8 years of experience in strategy, consulting, project management, risk management, or operationsStrong understanding or interest in Risk and how it intersects with strategic enablementProven experience managing cross-functional programs and driving strategic initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at creating high-quality presentationsComfortable with data analysis, KPI development, and strategic reportingStrong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and collaboration tools (e.g., Trello, Miro, Slack)Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environmentPrior experience at a professional services firm or in a matrixed global organization is a plus

Who You'll Work With

This role will support the Risk Strategy and Operations Team and will require frequent interaction with all members of the broader Risk Function, including those located in different geographies and time zones. We are excited to share many aspects of Risk Management and Strategy, from the Risk Management process to the larger complex strategy and operations of the function and firm.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.\n
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