Susan Verhaar
About Susan Verhaar
Susan Verhaar serves as the Director of Operational Risk and Investment Governance at Russell Investments, a position she has held since 2016. With a career spanning over two decades at Russell Investments, she has held various roles including Product Manager and Risk Manager, and she holds a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University.
Work at Russell Investments
Susan Verhaar has held multiple roles at Russell Investments since joining the organization in 1992. She currently serves as the Director of Operational Risk and Investment Governance, a position she has held since 2016. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Product and Governance from 2009 to 2016 and worked as a Risk Manager from 2007 to 2009. Her career at Russell Investments began as a Senior Financial Analyst in Fund Administration, where she worked from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, she served as a Product Manager from 2000 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Susan Verhaar earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Western Washington University. She attended the university from 1982 to 1986. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in operational risk and investment governance.
Background
Before her tenure at Russell Investments, Susan Verhaar worked at Seafirst Financial as a Trust Operations Officer from 1990 to 1992. This role contributed to her understanding of financial operations and risk management, which she later applied in her various positions at Russell Investments.
Career Progression
Susan Verhaar's career at Russell Investments reflects a steady progression through various roles. Starting as a Senior Financial Analyst, she advanced to positions of increasing responsibility, including Risk Manager and Product Manager, before becoming the Director of Product and Governance. Her current role as Director of Operational Risk and Investment Governance highlights her expertise in managing risk and governance within investment operations.