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KPMG US · 10 hours ago

Senior Associate, Operational & Enterprise Risk Management

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

KPMG is a leading advisory firm that is currently experiencing significant growth in its Advisory practice. They are seeking a Senior Associate in Operational and Enterprise Risk Management to manage various projects within the financial services sector, focusing on risk management solutions and fostering team development.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve a variety of clients, primarily within the financial services industry, by managing a range of project types, including operating model design and strategy, large-scale risk and compliance transformation, regulatory remediation, risk and compliance assessments, operational and enterprise risk management, and operational resilience

Lead the delivery of small engagements, or workstreams of large, complex engagements for financial services clients by leading deliverable design, oversight of engagement process and deliverable creation, as well as socialization/signoff with engagement leads and client management

Design and implement non-financial risk management solutions and strategies for clients in accordance with industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements, including strategic design of non-financial risk programs, implementation strategies, measurement techniques and methodologies, documentation of policies and procedures, and evaluation of people, processes, and technology; design and implement effective risk and control programs, analyzing a range of emerging and developing risks associated with financial services companies and recommend tailored controls, working to gain risk and control adoption, providing guidance based on industry best practices and alignment to regulatory requirements

Identify and evaluate client's processes, risks, and controls against leading practices and industry frameworks informed by regulations, identifying gaps in design/execution and communicate issues as well as recommendations to engagement leads and client management; conduct in-depth risk assessments to identify potential and emerging risks, as well as develop and execute controls testing plans, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating identified risks

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture and contribute to people development, this includes overseeing, managing, and mentoring junior staff through engagements and internal career development initiatives

Engage and lead in go-to-market and business development efforts, including the preparation of proposals and client presentations, as well as providing subject matter expertise when needed for prospective clients; contribute to engagement management and administration, including contracting and budget management, as well as building and managing day-to-day client relationships

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualification

Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Services ExperienceProject ManagementStrategic ThinkingConsultative SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Minimum three years of recent related experience in risk management and/or regulatory compliance, with preference to experience within the financial services industry

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required

Advanced understanding of risk management and compliance concepts and processes with practical experience in areas such as Risk Management (including enterprise, third party, operational, IT), Compliance Management, Policy Management, Issue Management, and Business Resilience; understanding of financial services industry including capital markets, sales and trading, wealth management, and/or asset management is preferred

Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze problems and develop proposed solutions; capability to clearly articulate required actions to clients and senior management team through verbal communication and visual presentations

Exceptional consultative and interpersonal skills that have resulted in business relationships of impeccable trust, confidence, and results; demonstrative ability to develop and lead relationship building activities with client project executive sponsors that may span various functional areas

Familiarity leading and executing complex projects, and supervising team members; proficient in executing project management, and able to work on a number of projects simultaneously

Ability to travel as required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)