Business / Functional Analyst with Risk Management (Remote - W2 Only)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

financial services or banking
regulatory reporting
Risk management
Functional Analyst
Business Analyst

Job Details

Job Title Business / Functional Analyst with Risk Management
Location New Jersey, NJ / Alpharetta, GA (Mostly Remote) Duration Long Term
(This is a remote mostly but candidate should be local from NJ or GA)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Functional Analyst with a strong background in Risk Management and Financial Services.
The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify, analyze, and implement solutions that support risk mitigation strategies, compliance requirements, and financial operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Gather and document business requirements related to risk management, compliance, and financial processes.
Analyze current processes and systems to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and support the design of risk and finance systems
Collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and Finance teams to implement controls, reports, and system enhancements.
Support the implementation and integration of risk and financial management platform
Assist in data mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities related to risk reporting and financial analysis.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure business processes remain compliant with frameworks such as Basel, IFRS, or local financial regulations.
Conduct functional testing and support user acceptance testing (UAT)
Provide training and documentation for business users and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor s degree in finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or related field (master s or certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are a plus).
Experience
3 7 years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role in a financial institution, consulting firm, or risk/finance department.
Proven experience in risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis.
Skills
Strong understanding of risk frameworks (Basel III/IV, SOX, credit/market/operational risk).
Familiarity with financial reporting, forecasting, and accounting principles.
Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
Experience with enterprise platforms like Oracle Financials, GRC systems
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Preferred
Experience in financial services or banking.
Knowledge of regulatory reporting standards
Agile/Scrum or project management experience.
Note -
-Candidate needn't come to office everyday, however, should go to office for any meeting, collaboration specifically in the initiate phase of the project
-High level functional analyst preferably with finance background and Risk management Analyses background

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