Join a leading global management consulting firm supporting a major financial institution on a large-scale Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program. Lead risk and controls workstreams, manage junior professionals and work directly with senior stakeholders to assess risks, strengthen controls and drive remediation efforts.
Client Details
A leading global management consulting firm specializing in helping financial institutions navigate complex risk management, regulatory and business transformation initiatives. The organization is supporting a large-scale RCSA program focused on strengthening operational risk frameworks and controls across a major financial institution.
Description
- Lead the execution of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across banking functions and business processes.
- Take ownership of assigned RCSA workstreams, managing project deliverables, timelines and priorities.
- Identify and assess operational risks, including inherent and residual risk, likelihood and potential impact.
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying weaknesses, gaps and emerging risks.
- Facilitate risk and control assessment discussions and process walkthroughs with business stakeholders.
- Review and challenge risk assessments, Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) and supporting documentation.
- Develop remediation plans, track corrective actions and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
- Manage and mentor a team of approximately 3-5 junior risk and controls professionals.
- Collaborate directly with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and business functions.
- Prepare management reporting, present findings and drive deliverables forward in a fast-paced consulting environment.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
A successful Senior RCSA Consultant should have:
- Strong experience in Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), Operational Risk or Risk & Controls within banking or financial services.
- Previous experience working within a major bank or management consulting firm supporting banking clients.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead RCSA workstreams and manage project deliverables.
- Experience assessing risk, evaluating control design and effectiveness, and managing remediation activities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including direct engagement with senior banking and risk leadership.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior professionals and reviewing their work.
- Excellent communication, analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to operate independently, adapt to changing priorities and deliver results with limited direction.
- Experience within a Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB) or large national bank preferred.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Archer, OpenPages or similar tools is advantageous.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to support documentation, reporting or project efficiency is beneficial.
Job Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation of $65.00-$75.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Long-term consulting engagement with potential for permanent conversion.
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile RCSA transformation program supporting a major global financial institution.
- Direct exposure to senior banking stakeholders and experienced risk management professionals.
- Opportunity to manage junior team members and take ownership of key project workstreams.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.