Project Manager - Risk & Controls

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager - Risk & Controls for a FULL TIME assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Irving, TX.

This role is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
This person will be part of a global team preparing comprehensive closure documentation to explain the actions taken to address the concern reported by the regulators. This requires highlighting key controls that have been implemented and are operating sustainably to demonstrate the risk of the concern has been reduced. The closure documentation will be subject to Quality Control and IA testing and approval. This individual will support the Regulatory Execution team in their interaction with the technology, transformation office, Quality Control and Internal Audit teams to ensure timely completion of quality review deliverables.
This role is an important role for an individual with risks and control understanding and audit experience to support the firm successfully address regulatory commitments (consent order programs and related Regulatory Business Critical Milestones (RBCM) and demonstrate a strong risk and controls principles. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others. Individuals need to be proactive, adaptable, and deliver results within fixed timelines.

Responsibilities:
Quality Reviews/ Control Validation:

• Ongoing Review of supporting documentation for RBCMs and scoping documents for gaps identified by the regulators.
• Timely escalation of delays or potential unsuccessful validations
• Understanding RBCMs, how they link to an overarching concern/gap conveyed by the regulators, assessing whether the actions taken deliver the required sustainable controls and are supported by underlying deliverables.
• Support processes and controls are embedded into the BAU process
• Ensuring appropriate documentation and change management over newly implemented processes and controls
• Collecting and validating risk reduction metrics

Internal Audit/QC interaction

• Performing/supporting quality reviews of documentation prior to sending to QC and IA
• Partner with various quality control (QC) and transformation teams for review and check & challenge reviews
• Interact with IA to manage expectations and pre-review closure material for successful closure
• Ensuring any issues raised by QC/IA are resolved and cleared prior to RCBM due date
• Hosting ongoing calls with IA to manage expectations and pre-review closure material for successful closure
• Supporting lead in committee & process administration, including gathering updates and creating meeting decks, monitoring risks, issues, and escalations

General

• Supports stakeholders in any governance and/or process related matters
• Support implementation of common standards, procedures, and governance processes to create and maintain consistent and best in class QR protocols
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in validation process
• Assist with the various tasks to develop and coach other members of the team

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years of experience in a related role within technology, risk and control or internal audit
• Ability to assess holistically whether corrective actions new processes/ tech changes and identify gaps or documentation deficiencies
• Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude in communicating with senior management
• Proven ability to work concurrent assignments and deliver high quality work within strict deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships and interact with Auditors, Compliance, and Independent Controls Groups at various levels.
• Effective skills to influence & negotiate
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree

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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