Business Risk & Controls - Risk Management/MCA Lead

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For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients.

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Business Risk & Controls - Risk Management/MCA Lead

Job Description

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Contract
• Job #80411

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Business Risk & Controls - Risk Management/MCA Lead on a long-term contract basis.
Job ID 80411

Work Location:
New York, NY
Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded professional with a very good understanding of financial controls framework, with a keen interest to learn more and make a difference, and ultimately shape the Client business of the future. The incumbent will be working closely with Client business units, Business Managers, Central Control teams, as well as partner areas such as Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, Operations and Technology
Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Client Operational Risk Levels are within the defined parameters
• Maintain and enhance the department's Manager Control Assessment (MCA/RCSA) with regards to completeness and quality
• Lead MCA annual and quarterly review and challenge sessions
• Production of Risk and Control metrics for the Business Risk and Control Committee (BRCC)
• Development of MCA Risk and Control framework
• Lead components of the MCA transformation work as required by the Global Consent Order remediation program
• Collaborate with first and second line teams, as well as related partner areas to investigate and resolve control issues
• Represent Client at governance forums and take ownership of submissions / follow-ups
• Provide support to partner areas and control functions on an ad-hoc basis (e.g. Compliance enquiries, Audit engagements)
• Actively partner with the Issue Management and Controls Testing teams to ensure that deficient processes and areas are covered, and to ensure that any findings are reflected appropriately

Required Skills:

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Financial Services in Business Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance, and/or Governance and Control
• Proven experience in MCA / RCSA maintenance and transformation
• Proven experience in Risk Analysis & Review and Challenge
• Proven experience in development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Proven experience in independently handling enhancement projects and interacting with teams across all lines of defense
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization and across different geographic locations
• A proactive and "no surprises" approach in communicating issues
• Range of experience demonstrating flexibility in skillset and approach
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision

Education:
Undergraduate degree required

Pay: $55-$72 per hour.