<p>Our client is a foreign bank looking for an experienced Operational Risk Consultant to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with expertise in operational risk management and a proven ability to address regulatory challenges. You will lead initiatives to strengthen risk frameworks and ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) in accordance with enterprise risk principles and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Manage the rollout of operational risk programs across various risk categories, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.</p><p>• Establish governance structures to support oversight and reporting of operational risks.</p><p>• Design and maintain dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor the operational risk profile.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports for senior management and board-level stakeholders, highlighting key risk insights.</p><p>• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to define risk profiles and aggregate operational risk exposures.</p><p>• Enhance operational risk taxonomy to improve the identification, assessment, and reporting of risks.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a <strong>high-growth luxury retail & wholesale brand</strong> in New York City seeking a <strong>Chief Financial Officer</strong> to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and build the financial foundation for the company’s next phase of growth.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a finance executive who enjoys <strong>building from the ground up</strong>. The CFO will establish best-in-class accounting and finance processes, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in shaping business strategy as the company continues to scale its retail and wholesale presence.</p><p><br></p><p>The role requires someone comfortable operating both strategically and tactically — from developing financial models and infrastructure to partnering with leadership on growth initiatives and operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is <strong>5 days per week in-office in NYC</strong> and offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a growing, design-driven brand.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted advisor and right hand to the CEO on financial strategy, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to drive business expansion across retail, wholesale, and eCommerce channels</li><li>Develop financial insights that support pricing strategy, margin optimization, and inventory planning</li><li>Build long-term strategic plans and financial roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives</li><li>Establish the accounting and finance infrastructure, processes, and internal controls needed to scale</li><li>Build and lead the accounting and finance team, hiring key roles across accounting, FP&A, and operations</li><li>Implement scalable systems and tools (ERP, reporting, inventory tracking) to support business growth</li><li>Create best practices for financial reporting, close processes, and data accuracy</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across multiple revenue streams</li><li>Oversee monthly close process, financial statement preparation, and management reporting</li><li>Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning</li><li>Deliver reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Merchandising teams</li><li>Provide insight into inventory management, cost structure, and margin improvement opportunities</li><li>Support vendor negotiations and key commercial initiatives</li><li>Build KPIs and dashboards to track performance across retail and wholesale channels</li><li>Help scale the organization through periods of rapid growth and operational change</li><li>Develop processes that allow the business to expand efficiently without sacrificing financial rigor</li><li>Prepare the company for future strategic opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p>