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The bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operational Risk & Controls Senior professionals to support the resolution of issues related to Payments and Movement of Funds. This role will require close partnership with senior stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Compliance, Risk, and Internal Audit to ensure the timely delivery of control enhancements and remediation outcomes in alignment with regulatory expectations.
Job Title : Operational Risk & Controls — Payments
Location:
Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)
Duration:
12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Key Responsibilities:
Support the design, documentation, and implementation of remediation plans for payment and funds movement issues identified through self-assessments, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Perform risk-based analysis of payments workflows, identifying control weaknesses and proposing sustainable solutions.
Conduct root cause analysis of operational risk events and support the development of corrective actions.
Evaluate the impact of remediation activities on SOX and Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA) obligations, ensuring required updates are delivered accurately and on time.
Partner with business subject matter experts to identify and document data elements and control requirements supporting monitoring of high-value and anomalous payments.
Manage project execution activities including milestone tracking, dependency management, issue escalation, and stakeholder reporting.
Prepare and deliver governance materials for working groups, risk committees, and senior management forums.
Ensure that remediation outcomes meet regulatory requirements and internal standards of quality, minimizing the risk of penalties and reputational impact.
Qualifications:
6–10 years of financial services experience with a focus on Risk, Controls, and/or Project Management within Markets Operations or Payments.
Strong knowledge of capital markets operations and an understanding of payments and funds movement processes.
Experience in issue management, remediation design, and control framework implementation.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations, including requirements for documentation, governance, and control assurance.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
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Job Title : Operational Risk & Controls — Payments
Location:
Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)
Duration:
12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Key Responsibilities:
Support the design, documentation, and implementation of remediation plans for payment and funds movement issues identified through self-assessments, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Perform risk-based analysis of payments workflows, identifying control weaknesses and proposing sustainable solutions.
Conduct root cause analysis of operational risk events and support the development of corrective actions.
Evaluate the impact of remediation activities on SOX and Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA) obligations, ensuring required updates are delivered accurately and on time.
Partner with business subject matter experts to identify and document data elements and control requirements supporting monitoring of high-value and anomalous payments.
Manage project execution activities including milestone tracking, dependency management, issue escalation, and stakeholder reporting.
Prepare and deliver governance materials for working groups, risk committees, and senior management forums.
Ensure that remediation outcomes meet regulatory requirements and internal standards of quality, minimizing the risk of penalties and reputational impact.
Qualifications:
6–10 years of financial services experience with a focus on Risk, Controls, and/or Project Management within Markets Operations or Payments.
Strong knowledge of capital markets operations and an understanding of payments and funds movement processes.
Experience in issue management, remediation design, and control framework implementation.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations, including requirements for documentation, governance, and control assurance.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
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