Risk Analyst

Job Title: Risk Analyst III

Contract Duration: 12 months

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Hourly Rate: $49 - $54, negotiable

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

Deliverables

• 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

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