Connor Nurse


Connor Nurse has been making meaningful connections as a specialist Risk and Finance recruiter for over seven years. After joining Broadgage back in 2018, he built a varied portfolio expanding across buy and sell-side firms throughout the UK. After a successful three years spent developing a community-led talent network, Connor relocated to Boston to build out Broadgate's US presence on the East Coast as a committed team leader.

Connor focuses on mid to senior and board-level appointments in Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime, and Fraud. Through his consultative approach to recruitment, Connor enjoys building bespoke talent solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients across the US financial services space, ranging from Tier 1 banks to Series A startups.

As an ambassador for Ex-Military Careers, Connor is dedicated to helping veterans make the transition from the military to a fulfilling civilian career.

JOBS FROM CONNOR

New York, United States
Third Party Risk Monitoring Senior Analyst
Third Party Risk Monitoring Risk AnalystKey Responsibilities:• Monitor, evaluate, and report on third-party risk management activities to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.• Lead comprehensive assessments of third-party vendors to manage potential risks in both cyber and non-cyber areas.• Develop, implement, and maintain robust third-party risk monitoring processes, tools, and procedures.• Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to align risk mitigation strategies with business goals.• Track and report on the success of risk mitigation measures, providing regular updates to management.• Stay informed about current regulations, standards, and frameworks related to third-party and cyber risk management.• Enhance the Third-Party Risk Monitoring Program by offering insights and aligning with strategic objectives.• Manage the TP Risk Monitoring platform: triage vulnerability alerts, evaluate risks within the vendor portfolio, communicate effectively with vendors, and track remediation efforts.• Oversee zero-day events and breaches, assess potential impacts, collaborate on resolutions, and ensure remediation actions are completed promptly.• Regularly assess the vendor portfolio's hygiene, including residual risks, rating shifts, concentration risks, and fourth-party exposures.• Build strong relationships with internal SMEs and external vendors, fostering cooperation on identified risks.What You Need: Must-Have Qualifications:• At least 7 years of experience in Third-Party Risk Management, including methodologies, processes, regulatory guidance, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI DSS, Privacy).• Minimum 5 years of practical experience with TP Risk Monitoring platforms, tools, and technologies in both cyber and non-cyber domains.• Proven expertise in leveraging technology for continuous risk monitoring.• Self-motivated and able to thrive independently and as part of a team.• Proactive and adaptable to a fast-paced, agile business and technical environment.• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring junior staff.• Passion for third-party risk management and a willingness to continue learning.• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Preferred Certifications:• Certifications in Third-Party Risk Management, such as CRVPM, Shared Assessments CTPRP, and/or CTPRA.• Additional certifications in related risk disciplines like Information Security, Auditing, and Risk Management (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA)
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New York, United States
AVP Credit Risk - Securitization
AVP Credit Risk - SecuritizationThe Credit Risk AVP is responsible for the credit risk assessment of new and existing transactions presented by the asset securitization team. His/her task is to ensure that individual asset securitization transactions comply with internal and regulatory credit risk standards, assigns internal risk ratings, reviews loan documentation, participates due diligence reviews, restructures and works out underperforming transactions jointly with the asset securitization team, and conducts industry and/or credit product related research, where applicable.- Prescreen credit applications before a new business meeting with regards to compliance to internal and regulatory credit risk standards.- Review data entries rating tool and ensure that expected cash flows are correctly reflected.- Assign risk rating for all existing and proposed exposures using the appropriate rating methodology for the respective asset class and transaction structure- Assure data quality and accuracy across multiple bank systems- Check that the credit and review applications comply with all internal and regulatory standards and provide an independent written vote detailing the key credit risks and mitigants of the transaction. .Qualifications & ExperienceBA, CPA a plus, formal credit training a plus3-5 years of experience in credit risk management/credit analysisExperience with rating systems and quantitative portfolio risk management toolsSolid knowledge in MS Office. Solid experience with quantitative rating models
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New York, United States
AVP Credit Risk - Project Finance
AVP Credit Risk - Project FinanceThe Credit Risk AVP is responsible for the credit risk assessment of new and existing transactions presented by the project finance team. His/her task is to ensure that individual project finance transactions comply with internal and regulatory credit risk standards, assigns internal risk ratings, reviews loan documentation, participates due diligence reviews, restructures and works out underperforming transactions jointly with the project finance team, and conducts industry and/or credit product related research, where applicable.- Prescreen credit applications before a new business meeting with regards to compliance to internal and regulatory credit risk standards.- Review data entries rating tool and ensure that expected cash flows are correctly reflected.- Assign risk rating for all existing and proposed exposures using the appropriate rating methodology for the respective asset class and transaction structure- Assure data quality and accuracy across multiple bank systems- Check that the credit and review applications comply with all internal and regulatory standards and provide an independent written vote detailing the key credit risks and mitigants of the transaction.ExperienceBA, MBA a plus, formal credit training a plusYears of Professional Experience3-5 years of experience in credit risk management/credit analysisExperience with rating systems and quantitative portfolio risk management toolsSolid knowledge in MS Office. Solid experience with quantitative rating models
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