Senior Risk Assessment (6161)

itD Tech•San Jose, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

itD is seeking a Senior Risk Assessment & Reporting Analyst to lead and execute comprehensive risk assessments across financial, operational, compliance, and strategic domains. This role plays a critical part in ensuring alignment between risk management practices and business objectives within a fast-paced fintech environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in enterprise risk management and a proven track record of delivering actionable risk insights, reporting frameworks, and mitigation strategies. This is a remote position in the USA for a duration of 12 months.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in risk assessment, enterprise risk management, or related domain
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks
Experience executing independent/enterprise risk assessments, including documentation, mitigation tracking, and reporting
Proven ability to develop risk reporting, including dashboards, charts, and presentation materials
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proactive ownership of tasks
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services industries
Experience working with product teams and understanding product development lifecycles
Familiarity with payment systems and financial services risk frameworks
Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, model risk management, and AI risk frameworks (e.g., NIST)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of risk assessments, including risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies and risk weighting frameworks
Analyze and aggregate risk data to produce comprehensive reporting and actionable insights
Create and present risk reports, dashboards, and executive-level slide decks with clear data visualization
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product teams, to align risk strategies with business goals
Track risk mitigation efforts, maintain KRIs/KPIs, and ensure timely follow-up on open risk items
Conduct risk assessments across multiple domains, including financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risk
Attend regular internal practice community meetings
Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership
Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material)
Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice
Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual)
Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities