Job Title: Risk Assessment / Risk Analyst III
Location: Remote
Duration: 7 months

Overview:

Requirements

• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks to ensure consistency and comprehensiveness
• Ability to operate independently with minimal instructions (e.g., proactively identifying tasks that need to be completed, project planning, following up on open items, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with executing risk assessments focusing on Independent / Enterprise Risk Management (e.g., documenting risks, reviewing actions plans and evidence, tracking mitigation, maintaining KRI/KPI, etc.)
• Experience developing and recommending qualitative / quantitative risk assessment and risk weighting methodologies, including aggregating risks and risk reporting
• Risk Reporting Experience with visual presentation of data and development of slide decks
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product teams, to ensure risk assessments are aligned with business objectives and strategic goals
• Conduct risk assessments across the risk domains, including but not limited to: Financial risk, Operational risk, Compliance risk, and Strategic risk

Responsibilities

• Completed Risk Assessments, including risk identification, analysis, and mitigation recommendations, with a focus on fintech
• Risk Assessment Reporting, including data analysis, chats, graphics, and slide decks
• Tacking and time management of execution / risk assessments via internal reporting
• Risk assessment training and support for stakeholders, including risk assessment methodology and framework training
• Development and maintenance of risk assessment documentation and procedures

Must Have Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrate proactiveness and ownership on follow-ups, ensuring timely responses and resolution of open items, and a willingness to learn

Nice to Have Skills

• Fintech and technology companies risk management experience
• Experience working with product teams and understanding product development processes, with a focus on payment products and services
• Payments / Financial Services Industry Experience
• Knowledge of emerging technologies or Technical Programs (e.g., ChatGPT, Artificial intelligence (AI), Model Risk Management, AI Risk Management Framework / NIST)

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $40.00/hr.