Principal Risk Specialist - Operational Risk Challenge & Advisory (No C2C)

Role: Principal Risk Specialist - Operational Risk Challenge & Advisory

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities:

• Provide 2nd line effective challenge and advice to the 1st line on their execution of various risk assessment processes, including Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), Process Level Assessments (PLA), Product Risk Assessment (PRA), Launch initiatives and others
• Ensure results of effective challenge activities are properly documented and communicated, and perform detailed data analysis to identify risks, problem areas, and development/completion of remediation plans
• Serve as subject matter expert to Business Risk Office (BRO) and Independent Risk Management (IRM) functions in the assessment of operational risk
• Collaborate effectively across multiple organizations such as Operational Risk Management, Risk Oversight Programs, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Risk Offices, Internal Audit etc. to achieve objectives
• Build relationships and become a trusted advisor to the first line Business Risk Offices
• Actively participates in team-oriented efforts in Operational Risk Challenge and Advisory (ORCA)
• Be proficient in Enterprise Risk Management’s Risk and Control Standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or Accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master''s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in Process Management
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Advanced skills in Google Sheets and Google Docs
• Advanced skills in data analysis and data visualization tools (Tableau)