Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

Finastra is recruiting for a Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst who will be responsible for all aspects of Risk Management and will evaluate, plan, and implement improvements in processes, practices, and organizational effectiveness across ERM.

Finastra is a rapidly growing private equity owned company that has evolved through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. This rapid growth demands and requires the accountability and coordination to ensure sound risk management practices are top of mind, strategic and focused on execution of a strong plan. The role holder will be expected to have a breadth of experience and expertise across Risk, Compliance and Audit capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic, long-term risk management strategy and plan for the Business
• Identify, evaluate, and report on BU risks, practices and progress to senior leadership, governance committees and, as required, to external stakeholders
• Implement a Quality Assurance Function for key Enterprise Risk Management programs
• Provide subject-matter expertise on risk management standards and best practices to meet Finastra's regulatory and compliance obligations
• Design and implement approaches, standards and processes designed to ensure that the BU’s risk management program complies with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements
• Work with senior leaders within the BU to assess and communicate acceptable levels of risk
• Act as a champion for risk and compliance and foster a risk-aware culture and proactive risk management practices and behaviors
• Monitor the industry and external environment for emerging risks and advise relevant stakeholders on appropriate courses of action
• Conduct risk assessments for compliance with policies, standards, key controls, regulatory requirements – including analyzing risks, evaluating controls and identifying issues
• Validate exceptions including quantifying risks, investigating root causes, and working with owners to establish action plans
• Provide ongoing monitoring, tracking, and reporting of issues and remediation activities to senior leadership and governance committees Knowledge, Skills and Core Competencies
• •At least 10 years’ experience developing or leading Enterprise Risk Management, Information Security, Audit, Compliance, Business Resilience, and/or IT Governance functions
• Proven experience in a financial institution / bank, fintech or a risk advisory firm providing advice to the financial services sector, or a financial services regulator
• Knowledge and experience with laws, regulations, guidelines, and frameworks within the financial services industry such as FFIEC, COSO, NIST, ISO 27001 and 27002, GLBA, SOX
• Regulatory savvy having operated in a highly regulated environment and worked with compliance and audit to ensure a holistic risk management approach
• Experience in managing cybersecurity and IT risks, implementing strategies, and familiarity with current threat landscape
• Comfortable in working in a matrix organizational structure alongside functional colleagues and business stakeholders
• Excellent organization, presentation, project management, and written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate across a broad range of constituencies, including senior leadership
• Ability to engage and develop relationships with external stakeholder – including regulators, auditors and Finastra customers
• Self-driven with a passion for developing and driving risk practices that produce best-in-class and value-add results in dynamic, evolving and sometimes ambiguous circumstances
• Innovative thinker with the ability to look beyond past practices for the best path forward.
• Ability to build a deep understanding of Finastra’s business imperatives and strong relationships across all functions
• Become a respected advisor who collaborates widely to develop risk strategies and influence risk-based decision-making to enable the achievement of long-term business strategy

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Knowledge / Skills

• Four or more years of project management experience
• Be a self-starter and an output-driven team player with experience in fast-paced environments.
• Track and manage numerous parallel activities.
• Work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision (i.e., self-motivated and willing to stretch to meet important deadlines).
• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Build and maintain constructive working relationships across the enterprise at all levels.
• Effectively communicate in both written and verbal manner to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of the financial industry a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to express thoughts clearly, know how to listen and contribute in a team environment.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office ability - especially Excel and PowerPoint with Power BI a Plus.
• Proven experience in process improvement, leading and facilitating projects with a record of successful implementation.
• Experience using process improvement or project management methodologies.
• Excellent presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, finance, or a related field; (graduate degree preferred).
• Professional certifications, such as a CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIA, CRISC.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!