Risk Analyst

Overview

On Site
USD 53.00 - 63.00 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Innovation
Financial Services
Investment Management
Analytics
SAP BASIS
Life Insurance
Hosting
Facilitation
Reporting
Presentations
Collaboration
Internal Control
Auditing
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Dashboard
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Management
FFIEC
Sarbanes-Oxley
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
CISA
ISACA
CISSP
FOCUS
Continuous Improvement
Partnership
Attention To Detail
Organizational Skills
Risk Management
Business Administration
Cyber Security
Taxes
Insurance
Law
Management Consulting
Finance
Regulatory Compliance

Job Details

Description:
Our client is a global financial institution with a legacy spanning over 230 years, serving as a trusted steward and partner to individuals, corporations, and institutions worldwide. With a focus on innovation, resilience, and integrity, the organization supports the full lifecycle of financial services - from investment management and servicing to data and analytics. It is deeply committed to delivering insights, technology, and solutions that help clients manage and grow their assets responsibly in an increasingly complex financial landscape. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and excellence, driving impact at scale across more than 35 countries.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $53 - $63 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Risk Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) Control Owner to support Insider Threat management within a highly regulated financial institution. This position will play a critical role in hosting and facilitating assessments of insider threat controls, monitoring and reporting control effectiveness, and providing actionable insights to drive improvement across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of insider risk and a proven ability to manage control-related activities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Control Assessments and Facilitation:
  • Host and support business units in performing Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) for insider threat controls.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational policies throughout the assessment process.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to business unit stakeholders to identify, document, and assess control effectiveness.


2. Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Continuously monitor the effectiveness of insider threat controls across the organization.
  • Develop and maintain metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate control performance.
  • Identify and escalate control deficiencies, gaps, or risks, and support business units in developing remediation plans.


3. Scorecard Development and Presentation:
  • Design and maintain scorecards to summarize insider threat control performance and effectiveness metrics.
  • Present quarterly scorecards to enterprise control managers, highlighting key findings, trends, and recommendations for improvement.


4. Collaboration and Communication:
  • Partner with Insider Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure proper governance and oversight of insider threat controls.
  • Act as a liaison between business units and enterprise control managers, ensuring clear communication of risks, expectations, and outcomes.


5. Continuous Improvement:
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of RCSA processes, tools, and frameworks to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
  • Stay informed about emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices in insider threat management.


Experience Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, or insider threat programs in a highly regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of RCSA processes and enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST).
  • Familiarity with insider threat risks, behaviors, and mitigation strategies in financial institutions.


Skills:
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in developing metrics, scorecards, and dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with insider threat detection and monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA) and their application to insider risk.
  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.


Key Competencies:
  • Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative and able to build strong partnerships across teams.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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