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Early Warning® · 2 days ago

Senior Risk Management Consultant

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $161K/yr

12+ years exp

Early Warning is a trusted name in payments that has powered the U.S. financial system for over thirty years. They are seeking a Senior Risk Management Consultant to lead an enterprise-wide risk transformation initiative, embedding foundational risk management practices across the organization.

Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the design and execution of the company’s enterprise-wide risk transformation roadmap

Partner with business leaders to integrate risk management principles into strategic planning, operations, and decision-making processes

Drive adoption of consistent, sustainable risk practices across the enterprise

Develop and implement standardized approaches to identifying, assessing, and managing process-level risks

Facilitate process mapping, control evaluation, and risk mitigation planning across key business areas

Lead workshops and assessments to identify key operational, strategic, financial, and compliance risks

Develop and maintain enterprise risk inventories and risk assessment methodologies

Provide analysis and insights to inform enterprise risk reporting and governance

Evaluate existing control environments and recommend improvements to strengthen risk management capabilities

Partner with process owners to design effective and efficient controls that address identified risks

Ensure thorough and consistent documentation of risks, controls, and mitigating actions

Support the development of enterprise risk governance structures, roles, and responsibilities

Contribute to regular risk reporting for senior leadership and board committees

Promote a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement

Qualification

Risk management transformationERM frameworksRisk identificationControl designRisk assessment methodologiesProfessional certificationsEffective communicationStrategic thinking

Required

12+ years of experience in risk management

Minimum of 6 years driving risk management transformation and/or maturity in a regulated entity

Strong understanding of ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and internal control principles

Strong understanding of risk management programs and industry best practices for regulated entities in the financial services industry

Proven ability to lead risk workshops, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and deliver enterprise-scale initiatives

Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing, comfortable in business and technical discussions

Demonstrated aptitude to think strategically, provide thought leadership to the organization and execute program initiatives

Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree

Background and drug screen

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CRMP, CRM, CIA, CISA, or PMP are desirable

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

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