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Apex Systems

Sr. Business Control & Risk Management Analyst

Apex Systems, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Sr. Business Control & Risk Management Analyst Apex Systems

is seeking an experienced analyst to join our fast‑paced

Financial Services

partner. The role is

Remote USA

with a

Term: 6+ months , full‑time.

Base Pay Range $50.00/hr - $56.00/hr

Job Number 2085973

Job Description The Sr. Business Control & Risk Management Analyst operates within the First Line of Defense, assisting the Business Control & Risk Management team in driving effective and consistent business line execution against the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. The incumbent champions the Business Control mandate, guiding stakeholders to embed risk management practices and ensuring timely remediation of issues.

Responsibilities

Drive risk culture by ensuring awareness of risk frameworks, policies, and standards in the Business Line.

Maintain two‑way communication with the SLoD, facilitate training, and support awareness of risk frameworks.

Partner with the SLoD to review frameworks, policies, and standards and ensure adherence.

Report and facilitate escalation of exceptions and corrective actions.

Continuously monitor sources of risk and engage in research to anticipate critical risk issues.

Understand credit, market/liquidity, operational, strategic, reputational, compliance, and model risks, assessing and improving controls.

Monitor Key Risk Indicators, report negative trends, and maintain tolerance within Risk Appetite.

Conduct Risk & Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) responsibilities: process mapping, risk & control matrices, inherent risk assessments, internal control testing, and Heracles data input.

Support risk identification, issue management, and remediation to address root causes.

Implement and maintain internal control testing, validate adequacy, and manage escalation of deficiencies.

Participate in operational risk programs: RCSA, Issues Management, Scenario Analysis, Top Risk, Material Risk Program, Event Escalation, Loss Management and Application, Inherent Risk Assessment.

Must‑Have Requirements

5–10 years of experience in risk management.

Experience executing risk projects across multiple business lines in financial services.

Advanced knowledge of the financial services sector, especially retail banking products.

Thought leadership in operational risk identification and mitigation.

Advanced understanding of regulatory environment and regulatory scrutiny.

Judgment in escalation and ensuring risk‑based visibility to senior executives.

Credibility, collaboration, and influence with line of business executives.

Proactive approach to regulatory and environmental factors.

Superior project management, research, and analysis skills.

Strong grasp of BSA/AML, OFAC regulations.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to collaborate with internal and external service providers.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Finance and Sales

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

EEO Statement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Benefits Overview Apex offers medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and professional development resources.

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