Leads and collaborates with team members to strengthen internal control and risk management frameworks by driving the design, implementation, and automation of data-driven, second-line compliance testing and risk monitoring programs. Conducts enterprise-wide and departmental process reviews, risk assessments, and control evaluations, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior management. Leverages advanced data analytics and emerging technologies to identify risks, compliance issues, and anomalies, while partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance risk awareness, improve control effectiveness, and support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the organization's overall risk posture.
Primary Functions:
Lead enterprise-wide and departmental risk identification, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
Serve as subject matter expert in the design, implementation, and automation of data-driven compliance testing, risk monitoring, and reporting programs to address evolving business activities, risks, controls, and strategic initiatives.
Partner with and advise business leaders in establishing key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor risks, drive business decisions, and evaluate management effectiveness.
Apply advanced data analytics techniques and technologies, including machine learning and generative AI, to detect and predict emerging risks, quantify risk exposure, and identify compliance issues, fraudulent activities, and anomalies.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls through detailed and complex process reviews, documentation analysis, and targeted compliance testing.
Lead the maintenance and enhancement of risk registers and the internal control database, including mapping internal controls to corresponding enterprise-level risks.
Investigate and resolve errors and discrepancies in testing logics, risk and performance metrics, risk scoring methodologies, and data models to improve accuracy and reliability.
Develop clear and concise reports and presentations to communicate findings, risk analyses, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Advise business leaders and management on risk management practices, fraud prevention techniques, mitigation strategies, and control enhancements.
Coach, guide, and mentor Analysts.
Develop and deliver policies, procedures, and training materials to promote governance, risk awareness, and support compliance initiatives across the organization.
Lead the development of analyses, operational reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support business decision-making, enhance risk awareness, and ensure compliance with internal standards.
Perform additional duties and support other compliance and risk management-related initiatives as assigned.