Risk Analyst (Remote - EST)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Risk Analyst on a contract basis to help support our customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote in EST.

Responsibilities:

• Execute enterprise and independent risk assessments, including risk identification, analysis, documentation, and mitigation planning.
• Review action plans, mitigation evidence, and track risk remediation progress.
• Maintain and update risk metrics such as KRIs and KPIs.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative risk methodologies, including risk scoring and risk aggregation approaches.
• Prepare and deliver risk reporting using visual data presentations, dashboards, and slide decks.
• Conduct assessments across financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risk domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product teams, to ensure risk assessments align with business goals.
• Drive project planning, follow-ups, and timely execution of risk-related tasks with minimal instruction.
• Complete and document risk assessments with analysis, findings, and recommended mitigation actions (fintech focus preferred).
• Risk assessment reports, including charts, graphics, and presentation materials.
• Time and progress tracking for assessment execution and internal reporting.
• Training and support for stakeholders on risk assessment methodology and frameworks.
• Update and maintain risk assessment documentation, procedures, and methodology artifacts.

Qualifications

• 6-7+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience performing enterprise or independent risk assessments.
• Experience documenting risks, reviewing action plans, and tracking mitigation.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal direction and identify tasks proactively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience preparing risk reports, visualizations, and slide decks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ownership in follow-ups and timely closure of open items.

Preferred:

• Experience in fintech or technology-driven risk management environments.
• Experience working with product teams and understanding product development lifecycles, especially in payments.
• Payments or financial services industry experience.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and technical risk areas (e.g., ChatGPT/AI, Artificial Intelligence risk, Model Risk Management, NIST AI Risk Management Framework).

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.