Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Risk Consultant for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for supporting the implementation of the Third-Party Management Policy and Alternative Control Framework Third Party Management Standard across Markets.
• Implementing supplier level risk assessments and be required to execute various high visibility cross-functional projects by managing within the project plan and working with key partners.
• Support the implementation of the Third-Party Management Policy and Alternative Control Framework Third Party Management Standard across Markets.
• Drive the completion of third-party risk assessments partnering with Market Business Activity Owners and internal functions.
• Promote and deliver continuous training and awareness of the program to the Markets Business.
• Identify, monitor, track and escalate issues requiring remediation.
• Ensure the program expectations are met and exceeded including relationships being captured in a centralized inventory and risk assessments being performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Build and maintaining an excellent relationship with Markets Business Activity Owners, Enterprise Third Party Management, Operational Risk Management and other stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and submitting timely Governance updates on progress against plan, key issues identified and escalating accordingly.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Third-Party Management, with knowledge of assessing third party risk and associated control requirements within a global financial services organization.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, process improvement, change management, governance, and technology within regulated and complex environment.
• Ability to work as part of a global team and independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with and influence management and lines of defence partners.
• Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities through the effective use of time management and organizational techniques.
• Energetic with a proven record for risk management innovation, design, and technology with proven success implementing large-scale initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, ACCA, CISA or similar) preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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