Title: Risk Analyst III
Duration: 11+ Months
Location: USA / ET

Role Overview

The Risk Assessment professional will independently execute comprehensive risk assessments across multiple domains, primarily supporting FinTech Compliance Legal Team. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Assessment Execution

• Perform end-to-end risk assessments, including risk identification, analysis, and mitigation recommendations with a focus on fintech.

• Apply risk assessment methodologies and frameworks to ensure consistency and completeness.

• Conduct assessments across multiple risk domains:

  • Financial Risk

  • Operational Risk

  • Compliance Risk

  • Strategic Risk

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with product teams and business stakeholders to align risk assessments with strategic objectives.

• Operate independently by proactively identifying tasks, planning projects, and following up on open items.

Risk Reporting & Documentation

• Develop qualitative/quantitative risk weighting methodologies.

• Prepare and present risk reports, charts, data visualizations, and slide decks.

• Maintain KRI/KPI tracking, action plans, mitigation evidence, and internal reporting logs.

• Create and update risk assessment documentation, procedures, and training materials.

Training & Support

• Deliver training sessions for stakeholders on risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.

Deliverables

• Completed risk assessments with documented risks, action plans, and mitigation recommendations.

• Risk Assessment reports with data analysis, charts, graphics, and presentations.

• Internal tracking and time-management reporting tied to risk assessment execution.

• Updated risk assessment procedures, documentation, and training materials.

Must-Have Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to explain complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data and provide insights.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Proactive ownership of tasks and follow-ups; ability to ensure timely closure of open items.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in fintech or technology industry risk management.

• Experience collaborating with product teams and understanding product development lifecycles, especially for payments.

• Prior experience in payments or financial services industry.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies or technical programs such as:

  • ChatGPT / AI

  • Artificial Intelligence (general)

  • Model Risk Management

  • AI Risk Management Framework / NIST

 
 
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: $ 45.00/hr.