Risk and Controls Co-op with Drexel University

SIG Susquehanna; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relaxed dress code

Kitchens stocked

Wellness Center

On-site services (mailroom, barber, DR

Company events

Job summary

SIG Susquehanna Risk and Controls is seeking a candidate to analyze business processes, identify risks, and document controls to strengthen the firm’s risk program. You will support onboarding and incident management, collaborating with stakeholders across the firm in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in developing risk management programs, executing strategic initiatives, and producing risk education materials for entity-wide audiences.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and Access.
• VBA and SQL a plus.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Detail oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with quick learning and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in financial services or finance coursework is a plus.
• Probability and Statistics background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Document and test controls for operational effectiveness.
• Support entity onboarding to the firm's due diligence standards.
• Manage incidents and risk events with root-cause analysis and remediation planning.
• Prepare risk management education materials for stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc projects to ensure timely delivery.

Job description

Overview

Risk and Controls develops and maintains the firm's Enterprise Risk Management Strategy. The team identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages both financial and non-financial risks, while also running day-to-day risk management activities, leading projects, and helping advance the risk program. As a critical function, Risk and Controls shapes how the firm manages risk and contributes to the continued strengthening of a robust risk management program.

Your Impact:

On our Risk and Controls team, you will apply your analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business processes and workflows, identify areas of risk and opportunities for improvement, document and test controls, and contribute to the firm's risk mitigation efforts. You will also support key functions such as entity onboarding and incident and issue management, collaborating with stakeholders across the firm while gaining exposure to the markets and other areas of the business.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in developing a risk management program, executing strategic projects, and engaging cross-functional stakeholders within a fast-paced, innovative financial institution.

• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify risks and areas of improvement
• Document and test controls for operational effectiveness
• Support the entity onboarding process to the firm’s due diligence standard
• Manage incidents and other risk events through detection, identification of root cause, and planning/tracking of remediation with cross functional stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain high-quality risk management education materials for firmwide stakeholders
• Assist with ad hoc projects to ensure timely delivery of initiatives

What we're looking for

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and Access
• Prior experience with VBA and SQL a plus
• Strong communication skills (oral and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external vendors
• Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
• Previous experience in the financial services industry or completion of finance- or investment-related coursework a plus
• Probability and Statistics background a plus
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

What’s in it for you

• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
• Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)
• Co-op classes designed to teach about Susquehanna’s business and encourage professional development
• Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
• A forty thousand square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more
• On-site Wellness Center
• On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance
• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives