Markets Risk/Controls Consultant

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Markets Risk/Controls Consultant for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
The Risk and Control team directly supports Markets globally. Our goal is to establish and maintain a robust 1st Line of Defense control environment and culture to minimize operational risk within the business. Responsibilities include implementing and overseeing the Markets control framework, leading critical control remediation projects, facilitating controls and conduct governance, delivering business analytics and reporting, monitoring, and analyzing key risk and control indicators. Risk and Control is looking for a highly energized, dynamic Risk Management SME with strong cross-asset knowledge and understanding of the financial industry. The successful candidate will support Markets Valuation Risk Control to work with seniors across the business, O&T, and 2nd line functions in the Price Risk remediation program.

• Execution of control processes related to methodologies, data, technology, and end-to-end processes covering the application of Market Risk limits to derivatives and securities
• Preparation and distribution of clear and concise control summaries
• Documenting and summarizing current/target state processes and controls
• Execution of User Acceptance Testing and sustainability rollout of new control processes
• Identification of risks impacting program milestones and ensuring timely escalation where necessary
• Developing and maintaining Procedures and Process documentation
• Design and implementation of ongoing control monitoring

Required Skills:

• 5-7 years' experience in risk management, valuation, and/or a major consultancy practice
• Detailed understanding of Market Risk limits, monitoring, and escalation processes.
• Familiar with a range of traded products listed above in the investment bank and the corresponding controls and risk measures
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience within a Front Office risk management or control environment would be beneficial

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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