Operations Risk Consultant (Remote)

The Operational Risk Consultant partners with the organization’s risk management operations and enterprise technology departments to evaluate the company’s operational processes, and policies and identify procedures that pose risks for the business. This position is critical to providing quality financial services to our clients by leading efforts to report, assess and monitor the risks of our organization’s operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Unit Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSA) (25%):

• In collaboration with functional business units and technology departments, assess risk on operational processes and policies to ensure effective risk mitigation procedures are in place and solutions are implemented to improve the quality and effectiveness of those services.
• Recommends a systematic approach to managing all changes made to a product or system within Risk Management Operations (RMO) change management/change control process.ensures that no unnecessary changes are made to assigned business units,all changes are documented for assigned business units,services are not unnecessarily disrupted; andresources are used efficiently and effectively
• Coordinates with business units and technology areas to prioritize identified risks, ensure appropriate controls are put in place to mitigate that risk and improve the quality of services provided by documenting a risk & control environment/framework for each assigned business unitIdentify & evaluate risks (low, medium and high)Identify specific controls (primary vs secondary)Assess & rate the controlsAction planning as needed for control failuresMonitor RCSA resultsReport RCSA results to leadership on a set frequency based on overall assessment ratingControl testing in conjunction with QA’s audit activity and frequency

Business Unit Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) (25%):

• Engages on operational process improvement projects to provide expert risk management assessment and advice regarding potential risks and control methods associated with the proposed process designs.
• Reviews, documents, and monitors the assigned functional business units’ risk & control matrix (RCM) in conjunction with risk assessments and audit activity.
• Reports and communicates control updates and enhancements based on risk changes.Determines RCM approach for assigned business units: process, risk or control-basedIdentify designated RCM sections:financial reporting elementsobjectivesriskscontrols andtestingIdentify riskDetermine risk criteriaRank riskAssess RiskPrioritize the risksImplement control measures to mitigate risk

Independent Testing (25%):

• Develop, implement, and execute control testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned business unit of RMO in accordance with the Ops Risk & Controls Test Plan.
• Analyze and document report findings and have preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners.
• Assist with development of Control Testing Risk Assessments, Monitoring Quarterly Quality Summaries and the development and enhancement of the Control Testing Methodologies and Standards for auditing, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead and/or participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to leaderships within Ops Risk & Controls.
• Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution.
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.

Enterprise (RMO) Control Risk Assessment (ECRA) (15%):

• Identify, prioritize, and assign accountability for managing strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks (any risk significantly impacting the organization’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives).Ensures documented standards, processes and procedures in placeConfirms oversight and governance with organization and reporting requirementsProvides recommendations regarding training, development and education needs of assigned business unitsProvides program monitoring and evaluation of effectivenessPartners with Operational Risk Analyst to ensure capacity planning & benchmarking requirements for RMO are reviewed and managed to set frequency.
• Responds to non-compliance requests and assists with modifying the program as necessary in coordination with Allied legal and information security.
• Engages with financial institutions and third-party auditors in fulfilling their due diligence and audit request as needed.
• In coordination with Allied legal, information security, and operations, ensures operational business continuity plans are in place, updated and tested within set frequency.

Business Line Quality Management (QM) Summaries (10%):

• Partners with the various Quality Management (QA, BSM, Ops Risk Analyst, etc.) departments to document and report risk information identified within the designated business units.
• Delivers the QM Summary to the assigned business unit on a set frequency based on the results of the business unit’s overall assessment rating (audit activity, complexity and risk)

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA):

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• 5-7 years of directly related work experience required
• Extensive knowledge and application of operational risk management concepts required
• Experience in assessing risk and translating findings into actionable plans required
• Ability to organize and analyze data including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet required
• Ability to write professional and concise summaries including proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.