Remote Risk & Controls Advisor

Pathward, National Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward, National Association is seeking a risk and controls professional to assist with risk and control consultation on new, existing and changed processes. The role supports identifying and monitoring operational and strategic risks and related Key Risk Indicators, while helping implement controls to mitigate risk across governance frameworks.

The position emphasizes liaison with internal and external audit requests, translating findings into action plans, and staying current with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's or equivalent.
• Merchant acquiring, ATM, and/or card network experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and help facilitate alignment among policies, program standards, work procedures and external guidelines. Identify gaps and help drive corrective action.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring operational and strategic risks along with associated Key Risk Indicators.
• Assist in identifying and implementing controls and procedures to mitigate risks supporting operational and strategic risk management efforts.
• Assume liaison role for all internal/external audit support requests.
• Assist in translating control deficiencies into action plans.
• Contribute to the enhancement of governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.
• Responsible for monitoring and escalating open issues and findings to appropriate stakeholders, including senior management.
• Remain current on regulatory policy, program standards and work procedures ensuring proper compliance with processes and requirements are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk management

Audit liaison

Policy alignment

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pathward, National Association is seeking a risk and controls professional to assist with risk and control consultation on new, existing and changed processes. The role supports identifying and monitoring operational and strategic risks and related Key Risk Indicators, while helping implement controls to mitigate risk across governance frameworks.

The position emphasizes liaison with internal and external audit requests, translating findings into action plans, and staying current with regulatory