Risk Consultant

In this role, you will play a crucial part in identification, analysis, and proposal of mitigants to risks that could impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of critical business systems. Through active monitoring and assessment of emerging technology risks, you will strengthen the company’s operational risk posture. The ideal candidate will create, update, and maintain risk dashboards and registers, ensuring accuracy of reporting to internal stakeholders. This highly visible role reports directly to the Director of Technology Risk Management and will interact with all levels of IT leadership.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Estimated Salary: $86,000 - $100,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in risk management, IT, audit, compliance, or a related field within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Understanding of diverse technologies, including on premises infrastructure, DBMS, applications, and cloud hosted environments (AWS, Azure, and/or TKG preferred).
• Experience supporting technology adjacent risk assessments or audits, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in risk management, IT, audit, compliance, or a related field within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Understanding of diverse technologies, including on premises infrastructure, DBMS, applications, and cloud hosted environments (AWS, Azure, and/or TKG preferred).
• Experience supporting technology adjacent risk assessments or audits, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED

• Exposure to enterprise risk management, IT risk, cybersecurity, or internal audit functions.
• Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., Hyperproof, Audit Board, Archer, Workiva).
• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or similar are a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS, or ISO27001 frameworks.

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! 

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