Chris Olson, MBA
About Chris Olson, MBA
Chris Olson, MBA, is the Head of Operational Risk Management at MassMutual in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. He has over 20 years of experience in operational risk management and holds an MBA in Finance from the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst.
Title
Chris Olson currently holds the position of Head of Operational Risk Management at MassMutual, located in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. In this role, Olson is responsible for leading the operational risk management team and implementing key programs to ensure effective risk management across the organization.
Current Role at MassMutual
As the Head of Operational Risk Management at MassMutual, Chris Olson has been leading the team for over 20 years. Olson's responsibilities include the implementation of Continuous Auditing and Integrated Risk Management programs. Additionally, Olson oversees Third Party Risk Management, Reputation Risk Management, and Fraud Prevention strategies to safeguard the company from various operational risks.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining MassMutual, Chris Olson worked at Specialty Loose Leaf as a Consultant for four months in 2003. Prior to that, Olson spent two years from 2001 to 2003 at the Center for Student Business at UMASS, where Olson served as a Program Coordinator. These roles provided valuable experience in consulting and program management.
Education and Credentials
Chris Olson holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst, earned from 2001 to 2003. Before pursuing an MBA, Olson completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Management at Stonehill College from 1997 to 2001.
Key Responsibilities at MassMutual
In Olson’s role at MassMutual, key responsibilities include managing control testing processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Olson is instrumental in implementing programs that integrate risk management practices throughout the organization and ensuring continuous auditing mechanisms are in place. This comprehensive approach helps MassMutual maintain high standards of operational integrity and security.