Announced
30 August, 2024
Job Type
Full Time
Job Status
Employee
Job Title
Senior Associate, Risk Strategy and Business Operations
Job Location
Job Presentation
Our client is a key player in the Fin-tech Space. They have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses to make and receive payments conveniently, and border less.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their team as a Senior Associate, Risk Strategy and Business Operations. The Senior Associate will play a critical role in supporting risk management initiatives across various projects within the organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Internal Consulting, project management methodologies,
risk management practices, and experience working in the fintech or financial services industry.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive plans for key initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify emerging risks and compliance issues that may impact project timelines or objectives.
• Assist team leaders in communicating risk management principles and guidelines to various stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness.
• Assist team leadership in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and action plans to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their risk management needs and challenges, and develop tailored strategies to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.
• Put structure in place to streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency.
• Serve as a strong communicator, effectively conveying complex concepts and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Design and implement innovative risk management frameworks, leveraging advanced analytics and financial technology solutions to drive actionable insights.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to clients on emerging risk trends, regulatory
requirements, and industry best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline business processes, improve operational efficiency, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead client workshops, presentations, and training sessions to educate stakeholders on risk management principles and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, market trends, and regulatory changes impacting the
financial services sector, and incorporate relevant insights into client engagements.
• Consulting background strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in delivering high-
quality services and driving business impact.
Required competency and skillset:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; Master's degree or Professional Certifications are a plus.
• Proven 4+years of experience in project management, consulting, risk management, or related roles within the fintech or financial services industry. Management Consulting experience required.
• Understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in utilizing financial technology tools and platforms to analyze complex data sets, develop predictive models, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications and credentials are highly desirable.
• Strongly preferred to have experience in risk and compliance.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their team as a Senior Associate, Risk Strategy and Business Operations. The Senior Associate will play a critical role in supporting risk management initiatives across various projects within the organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Internal Consulting, project management methodologies,
risk management practices, and experience working in the fintech or financial services industry.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive plans for key initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify emerging risks and compliance issues that may impact project timelines or objectives.
• Assist team leaders in communicating risk management principles and guidelines to various stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness.
• Assist team leadership in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and action plans to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their risk management needs and challenges, and develop tailored strategies to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.
• Put structure in place to streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency.
• Serve as a strong communicator, effectively conveying complex concepts and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Design and implement innovative risk management frameworks, leveraging advanced analytics and financial technology solutions to drive actionable insights.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to clients on emerging risk trends, regulatory
requirements, and industry best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline business processes, improve operational efficiency, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead client workshops, presentations, and training sessions to educate stakeholders on risk management principles and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, market trends, and regulatory changes impacting the
financial services sector, and incorporate relevant insights into client engagements.
• Consulting background strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in delivering high-
quality services and driving business impact.
Required competency and skillset:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; Master's degree or Professional Certifications are a plus.
• Proven 4+years of experience in project management, consulting, risk management, or related roles within the fintech or financial services industry. Management Consulting experience required.
• Understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in utilizing financial technology tools and platforms to analyze complex data sets, develop predictive models, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications and credentials are highly desirable.
• Strongly preferred to have experience in risk and compliance.
Reference number
ERJ2623
Valid Till
30 Nov, 2024 (74 days left)
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