Job Description
At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.
Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.
Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.
Overall Purpose: We are seeking an experienced
Principal, Risk Management Consultant to help drive an enterprise-wide risk transformation initiative. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the achievement of risk transformation objectives through sound risk management practices. Responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of foundational risk management practices (including process risk management, risk identification, risk assessment, and control design and documentation, control testing, and issue management) this role is designed to drive maturity across Early Warning's risk capabilities.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep expertise in risk management frameworks and the ability to partner effectively across business units and functions.
Risk Transformation - Develop applicable risk frameworks to ensure alignment with industry best practice, regulatory requirements and threat-informed risks and controls
- Ensure proper and consistent execution of enterprise frameworks and templates required to conduct risk assessments, define processes and complete RCSAs, consistent with ERM policies and procedures and in alignment with industry frameworks and regulations
- Work across risk and business leadership to design and implement risk capabilities that result in best-in-class risk management practices and frameworks.
- Support the design and execution of the company's enterprise-wide risk transformation roadmap.
- Partner with business leaders to integrate risk management principles into strategic planning, operations, and decision-making processes.
- Drive adoption of consistent, sustainable risk practices across the enterprise.
Process Risk Management - Develop and implement standardized approaches to identifying, assessing, and managing process-level risks.
- Facilitate process mapping, control evaluation, and risk mitigation planning across key business areas.
Risk Identification & Assessment - Organize and lead forums to identify risks (including cross-functional and emerging risks) and controls related to processes, new initiatives and significant changes, providing credible challenge throughout and providing input on the treatment of any control gaps or weaknesses.
- Lead and execute independent assessment and credible challenge of 1st line of defense risk management activities. Responsibilities include RCSAs, risk frameworks (including applicable policies), control testing, issues management, key risk indicators, reporting and escalation to various governance committees.
- Develop and maintain enterprise risk inventories and risk assessment methodologies.
- Provide analysis and insights to inform enterprise risk reporting and governance.
Control Design, Documentation, and Testing - Work with leaders to develop best-in-class control testing approach and ensure clarity around testing and validation requirements/schedule
- Evaluate existing control environments and recommend improvements to strengthen risk management capabilities.
- Partner with process owners to design effective and efficient controls that address identified risks.
- Ensure thorough and consistent documentation of risks, controls, and mitigating actions.
Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Support the development of enterprise risk governance structures, roles, and responsibilities.
- Contribute to regular risk reporting for senior leadership and board committees.
- Promote a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data
Minimum Qualifications: - 15+ years of experience, with a minimum of 6 years in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal audit, or related risk consulting roles in a financial institution or highly regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of risk management programs and industry best practices for regulated entities in the financial services industry
- Strong understanding of ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and internal control principles.
- Experience providing independent review and challenge of first line of defense technology risks and controls.
- Demonstrated aptitude to think strategically, provide thought leadership to the organization and execute program initiatives
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to lead forums with multiple stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building skills and experience interacting with executives and functional business leaders through all levels of the organization
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to identify practical recommendations in an evolving and increasingly complex business and regulatory environment
- Excellent written/oral communication and influencing skills
- Self-starter who feels comfortable operating independently
- Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Background and drug screen
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.
Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
The base pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $154,000 - $193,000.
New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $186,000 - $232,000.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.
This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.
Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness
- Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
- Paid Time Off - Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!
Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.
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