What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Risk & Controls SME position at New York Technology Partners?
Job Title: IT Risk & Controls SME
Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote)
Position Type: Contract position
Responsibilities:
Uphold engagement model between the transformation strategy and controls functions to appropriately assess risk in process designs and execution efforts; and document risk management protocols
Ensure risks associated with future state processes are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk, compliance, and controls policies and procedures
Maintain continued awareness of key and emerging risks within the company and industry
Develop, maintain, and deliver training, including risk and control, process documentation, and governance
Manage process documentation team ensuring quality assurance and timely delivery in accordance with the stated procedures.
Directly oversee and ensure quality of process documentation team.
Act as the liaison between Global Business Service Center process documentation resources and Assessment and Execution teams, driving transparency, facilitating communication, delivering bi-directional feedback, and owning status updates
Collaborate among the Global Transformation Office Teams to translate controls requirements into compliance processes and to embed into functional and non-functional requirements for solution selections
Collaborate with other functions (e.g., Internal Audit, Financial Reporting Risk, Information Security, and Privacy Office, etc.) to review designed processes to ensure alignment
Direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigations and resolution
Collaborate and uphold process documentation standards and guidelines while overseeing change delivery.
Other duties as assigned.
Support the build and implementation of a scalable structure and way of working with the Global Business Service Center (GBSC) and other dedicated resources
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related discipline is required.Professional certification or accreditation in risk management, process improvement, or related would be an asset.
3 years of experience in risk management, controls, process improvement, or related role
Insurance or financial services experience required
Proven experience conducting risk assessments and audits to identify and evaluate risks and controls, and corresponding impacts in a professional or financial services environment
Experience providing guidance to senior management, project teams, and stakeholders on risk and controls exposure mitigation and response plans
Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools
Razor sharp attention to detail
Ability to efficiently assess risk
Demonstrated judgment, initiative, and organizational skills
Ability to work, coordinate, and facilitate discussions with various teams and senior leadership
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Proficiency in client and Stakeholder management
Demonstrated self-sufficiency with ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative environment
