The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Risk Manager in Charlotte, NYC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead a team of risk and control subject matter experts (SMEs), ensuring effective delegation and utilization of resources.
• Set clear expectations and deadlines for team members, ensuring that target dates and deliverables are met.
• Monitor team performance and progress, providing regular feedback and guidance to ensure high standards of work.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging professional development and continuous improvement.
• Address any performance issues promptly and effectively, ensuring that the team remains focused and productive.
• Semi-Annual Risk Assessment Management (RCSA) Lead the semi-annual risk assessment process, ensuring alignment with corporate risk methodologies and frameworks.
• Analyze emerging risks, control gaps, and business changes to provide meaningful risk insights to leadership.
• Partner with business collaborators to validate key risks and controls and ensure adequate documentation within risk management tools.
• Develop and deliver risk assessment reports for governance forums and senior management review.
• Self-Identified Issues and Incident Remediation (Incidents/Remediation) Oversee and manage remediation efforts related to Self-Identified Issues (SIIs), control deficiencies, and risk incidents.
• Work cross-functionally with risk owners, internal audit, compliance, and other assurance teams to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Monitor and report remediation progress, calling out delays or emerging risks where necessary.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence of remediation efforts in line with regulatory and internal expectations.
• Risk & Control Annual Projects and Deliverables Management Lead the execution of Risk and Control team annual projects, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate across key collaborators, including business leadership, second line of defense, and Compliance, to ensure deliverables align with agreed expectations.
• Drive the development and tracking of project milestones, reporting progress to the Head of Risk and Control and respective RCT project lead.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, governance, and risk oversight mechanisms are in place to support transparency and accountability in project execution.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address any challenges to maintain project momentum and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Management, Training, and Coordination with Risk and Control Champions (RCCs) Serve as the primary liaison to the Risk and Control Champions (RCCs) within assigned division/function, ensuring RCCs have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, guidance materials, and ongoing support to RCCs to strengthen their risk and control capabilities.
to proactively identify, assess, and address control weaknesses, raising concerns where necessary to maintain a strong risk and control environment.
• Contribute to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and Standardization of Risk and Control Procedures
Actively contributes to the enhancement and evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), ensuring alignment with industry standard methodologies and regulatory expectations.
Skills & Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related.
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Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CRMA, FRM, or other relevant designations preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, compliance, or related functions.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX, ISO 31000), and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing remediation efforts, risk event management, and working with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools (e.g., MetricStream).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior executives.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in the financial services or as part of a global Internal Audit function is a plus.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills to provide meaningful risk insights to senior leadership.
• Ability to inspire change and continuous improvement in risk and control environments.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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