Job Description
Location Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor
Business - Real Estate Brookfield Real Estate Group is one ofBrookfield's primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $276 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world's most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit .
Brookfield Culture Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description The Risk Advisory team is responsible for developing and managing the global enterprise risk management program. The team works across sectors, regions and functions within Real Estate and with a wide range of portfolio companies controlled by the Real Estate Group. This job involves strategic leadership and day-to-day guidance in the execution of the risk program in the Americas (Brazil, Canada and the United States) based on an understanding of the business objectives with respect to different assets. Evaluating and advising about legal, reputational and business risks are critical to the role. Key areas of focus include cybersecurity, data privacy, health and safety, physical security and anti-bribery and corruption.
Responsibilities: - Execute the enterprise risk program functions for the Real Estate Group's portfolio of investments in North America; gain subject matter proficiency/fluency in focus areas (cybersecurity, data privacy, health and safety, etc.)
- Coordinate execution of the risk program functions in Brazil with the regional team
- Conduct risk assessments of investments in the portfolio and recommend risk mitigation; interact directly with investments teams and counterparties on transactions to measure maturity of target company (or operator) risk programs
- Negotiate representations, warranties and covenants relating to risk management; onboard portfolio companies (i.e., meet with their senior leadership) to discuss risk assessment results and mitigation plans
- Review quarterly and incident reports, consider trends and assess/manage impacts of incidents on Brookfield, including legal liability analysis and mitigation; ensure that portfolio companies have sufficient emergency response and business continuity plans
- Facilitate business-driven risk testing for the portfolio
- Manage bottom-up quarterly risk reporting from portfolio companies, oversee maintenance of the reporting system, review regional submissions and consolidate into global risk report
- Liaise with regional internal audit team on annual audit planning, audit execution and finding remediation
- Develop strong relationships with regional risk resources, risk specialists, investments teams, portfolio managers and other stakeholders to facilitate program execution
- Address emerging risks in the region and support other risk initiatives, as needed
Essential Skills/Qualifications: - 8-10+ years of experience in legal, operations or risk management
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented guidance in a dynamic, global environment
- Highly self-motivated and proactive; eager to take ownership over work product
- Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work in a decentralized, matrix organization and work collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders
- Ability to think pragmatically and apply judgment when assessing and in decision-making
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships at all levels in the organization
- Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
- Team-oriented; commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
- Legal experience is preferred
- Experience in the real estate industry is considered an advantage but not a prerequisite
- Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint
Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000
Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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