Dave Sirkin

Background

About Dave Sirkin

As Head of Operational Risk at AIG Investments, reporting directly into the Chief Investment Officer, I lead the design and oversight of risk and control frameworks for Investments. With over 25 years in enterprise risk management and financial services, I bring a proven track record of: • Strategic Program Leadership: Spearheading the development and execution of enterprise-wide risk governance programs—driving compliance, enhancing performance, and enabling sustained growth. • Enterprise Risk Insight: Navigating operational risk across multiple asset classes and global markets, ensuring alignment between business objectives and robust risk management practices. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Audit, Compliance, Technology, Legal, and Front Office teams to address complex risk challenges and foster operational resilience. • Risk Culture Advocacy: Championing a proactive and transparent risk culture through leadership coaching, training, and clear communication of risk priorities and expectations. • Process Optimization & Innovation: Applying data analytics, scenario testing, and controls automation to elevate operational risk identification, measurement, and reporting. • Crisis Readiness & Recovery: Leading Business Continuity and Incident Response readiness programs that ensure preparedness across teams, systems, and infrastructures. • Mentorship: Manage both summer interns and rotational analysts in order to guide them through the beginning of their career and provide them with the necessary tools to be successful.