Business Control & Risk Management Associate

Apex Systems; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services business is seeking a Business Control & Risk Management Associate to oversee risk initiatives and monitor adherence to frameworks. The role requires 5+ years of experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams. This is a remote opportunity based in the USA, focused on effective risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in risk management.
• Experience supporting and/or leading risk projects.
• Knowledge of financial services and retail banking products.

Responsibilities

• Promote risk culture and awareness in the Business Line.
• Develop relevant metrics and maintain communications with the SLoD.
• Lead issue identification and manage risk assessment activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Apex Systems is a world class services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Job Title: Business Control & Risk Management Associate | Location: Remote USA | Term: 6+ Months

The Business Control & Risk Management function operates within the First Line of Defense and supports the Business Control & Risk Management team in driving effective and consistent execution against the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. The Associate identifies and assesses key risks and control effectiveness across the business line, driving adherence to risk frameworks, policies and standards. The role also supports risk initiatives such as risk assessments, KRI/KPI development and remediation of issues, and requires effective partnership with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Promote risk culture by ensuring awareness of risk frameworks, policies and standards within the Business Line.
• Develop relevant metrics, deliver accurate data, and maintain two-way communications with the SLoD (Segregation of Duties/Second Line of Defense).
• Facilitate training for Business Lines to raise awareness of risk frameworks, programs and processes.
• Ensure adherence to risk frameworks, policies and standards; provide input and review of frameworks as needed; validate issues and drive Business Line corrective actions.
• Monitor all sources of risk in the Business Line and externally; identify and assess risks (operational, strategic, reputational, regulatory, and model risks) and continually improve controls.
• Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and adverse trends; maintain risk profile within the agreed risk appetite.
• Lead Issue Identification, Management and Risk Assessment activities (RCSA), including process mapping, risk & control matrices, and internal control testing.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify and remediate risks; ensure timely resolution of issues (Self-Identified, IA, Regulatory).
• Oversee internal control testing and validation of control effectiveness; escalate deficiencies as appropriate.
• Support the implementation of KRI frameworks and related metric documentation and submission processes.
• Coordinate exam-related activities with the Business Line (regulatory, Internal Audit, Credit Risk Review).

Must-Have Requirements

• 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting and/or leading risk projects across multiple business lines with financial services products
• Knowledge of the financial services sector, including retail banking products and risk management
• Advanced understanding of the regulatory environment and how risks are viewed by the Second Line of Defense and regulators
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external service providers to establish resources, schedules, and service levels
• Ability to build networks within the risk management ecosystem
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation with attention to detail
• Strong project management skills

EEO Statement

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