Operational Risk Consultant - Data

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze , and so much more.

As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire.

This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

As part of the second-line Enterprise and Operational Risk Management team, this role is at the center of helping Early Warning achieve its business objectives through sound risk management practices.

Coordinate and execute independent assessment and credible challenge for 1st line of defense risk management activities.

This will include RCSAs, issues management, key risk indicators, reporting and escalation to various governance committees.

Essential Functions

Evaluate applicable risk frameworks to ensure alignment with industry best practice, regulatory requirements and threat-informed risks and controls

Ensure proper and consistent execution of enterprise frameworks and templates required to conduct risk assessments, define processes and complete RCSAs, consistent with ERM policies and procedures and in alignment with industry frameworks and regulations

Organize and facilitate forums to identify risks (including cross-functional and emerging risks) and controls related to technology processes, new initiatives and significant changes, providing credible challenge throughout and providing input on the treatment of any control gaps or weaknesses

Work with independent testing / validation team and business process owners to develop test scripts and ensure clarity around testing and validation requirements / schedule

Identify and document risk events and issues working with the data team; evaluate and provide credible challenge on the adequacy of severity ratings, root cause analysis and remediation plans

Provide ongoing consulting to ensure closure of issues / risk events and prepare material to support escalation to risk committees as needed

Assist data business leaders and 1st line risk advisor(s) to present relevant material at risk governance meetings and other business risk routines and challenge that appropriate action is taken to respond to changes in key risk indicators and development of new risk indicators as may be necessary

Identify risk trends and themes through analysis of relevant data, form independent assessment of risk levels in the Data organization, and work with subject matter experts across 2LOD regarding individual risk types associated with the business

Identify training opportunities and work with other 2nd line teams to design and deliver training

Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data

Minimum Qualifications

Experience providing independent review and challenge of first line of defense technology risks and controls.

Strong understanding of risk management programs and industry best practices for regulated entities in the financial services industry,

Demonstrated aptitude to think strategically, provide thought leadership to the organization and execute program initiatives

Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to lead forums with multiple stakeholders

Strong relationship-building skills and experience interacting with executives and functional business leaders through all levels of the organization

Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to identify practical recommendations in an evolving and increasingly complex business and regulatory environment

Excellent written / oral communication and influencing skills

Self-starter who feels comfortable operating independently

Education and / or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Background and drug screen

Data Office Org Role :

8+ years of experience in a data related role, with a strong understanding of data governance, data architecture and data risk management in a regulated entity

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours.

Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently.

Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers.

Requires the ability to communicate with internal and / or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

The pay scale for this position in :

Phoenix, AZ / Chicago, IL in USD per year is : $120,000 - $130,000.

New York, NY / San Francisco, CA in USD per year is : $140,000 - $160,000.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer.

Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers).

The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus, and benefits.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical (PPO / HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC ( Early Warning ) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws.

The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.