Risk Specialist

Job#: 3023687

Job Description:

Risk Specialist

Contract: 2/12/2027

Location: hybrid in Richmond, VA or Plano, TX (Tuesday-Thursday)

Risk Specialists are highly motivated risk management professionals with excellent project management and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and the opportunity to work with control stakeholders of various levels to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company.

As a Risk Specialist you are responsible for ensuring that controls that support Technology critical processes are in compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements.

You will be performing technology risk and control governance daily operations processes known as "core services," while also working across the enterprise to develop and implement strategic cutting edge technology risk management solutions that ensure continued stability and success.

Primary Responsibilities:

Control Governance - Ensure assigned Tech controls are operating effectively and as designed/intended. Own the operational oversight adhering to appropriate policies/standards and provide risk consulting for assigned controls portfolio.

Control Maintenance - Provide consultation and oversight on control design, perform effective challenges on control design, and help maintain effective controls for both internal and external testing.

Testing Readiness & Support: Perform independent Management "pre-audit" assessments of first line tech controls to determine sufficiency of processes and effectiveness of execution prior to formal testing evaluation.

Issues Management: In the event there is a potential issue noted with any control, be responsible for providing consultation and effective challenge, and accountable for remediation plan and issue closure.

Strategic Delivery: Directly contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives by identifying solutions that drive efficiency and optimization within the technology risk and control domain, and implementing via Agile or the standard software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

At least 3 years of Risk Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree 4+ years of Information Systems Risk Management, IT Audit and Compliance Experience

4+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk

3+ years of experience developing and implementing industry risk frameworks and quantitative analysis.

3+ years of experience with the COSO methodology

3+ years of experience working with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations

3+ years of experience with Risk Controls and Process Management

2+ years of experience with Python, SQL, or Databricks PMP, CPM,CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CSOX, CSOXP, CSOXM OR Cloud AWS certifications.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.