Risk Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities across various areas of the organization.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and controls to minimize exposure to potential risks.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to proactively identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with risk management policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management, highlighting key risk areas and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Stay updated on industry standards and best practices related to risk management.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, risk management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in risk management, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in using risk management software and tools.

• Experience in mapping compliance requirements
• Ability to collaborate with developers, DevOps, and project managers to embed compliance and risk considerations into daily work to software development workflows.
• Proven experience in documenting controls, audits, and compliance checks to meet regulatory and internal standards
• Mandatory experience in RCSA (conducting risk assessments) and ITGC/ITAC Control Testing, Governance Risk and Control
• Experience with information security and technology risk management domain working for financial services.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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