Remote Risk Analyst – Enterprise Risk & Privacy

Ascensus; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management professional to help identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk across the organization. You will support program execution, partner with leaders, and help ensure effective controls and timely improvements.

You will coordinate with internal and external auditors, assist with privacy, incident response, and risk projects, and help protect confidential data throughout Ascensus' data lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, audits, or compliance roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with senior management across functions.
• Knowledge of internal controls and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage incident response program, facilitate meetings, and provide reporting and analysis.
• Triage new incidents, assess root cause, and determine preventative actions or escalation.
• Support internal risk assessments at entity, department and project levels.
• Coordinate updates to privacy program and respond to privacy incidents as needed.
• Assist with Enterprise Risk projects and governance meetings, ensuring protection of confidential data.

Skills

Financial services experience

Risk management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Ascensus is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management professional to help identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk across the organization. You will support program execution, partner with leaders, and help ensure effective controls and timely improvements.

You will coordinate with internal and external auditors, assist with privacy, incident response, and risk projects, and help protect confidential data throughout Ascensus' data lifecycle.