Operational Risk Analytics Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Operational Risk Analytics Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Irving, TX, Getzville, NY or Saint Louis, MO.

Responsibilities :

• The PMRO Group is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) equivalent to join a growing team. The resource will be a strong partner to the Group's Head of Program Management Risk Oversight in assisting with building and operationalizing the high-impact, strategic program. Resource will specifically lead efforts to mature the Group's Risk Analytics and Reporting functions, processes, and reporting.
• The resource we seek is a proven and successful Program Management and Program/Project Risk professional. They will have deep understanding of program and project management principles, including a successful track record of building out a reporting function that collects, cleanses, and analyzes data to visualize KPIs and KRIs. It is expected that the candidate will directly support the functions across the PMRO Group in their efforts to effectively challenge the first line's program execution.
• Leading the Risk Analytics and Reporting workstream of the PMRO will help build a team to conduct all PMRO-related reporting, supervise all PM Risk Oversight statuses, and assist with the effective challenge of first line as it relates to data and reporting. Additionally, the Risk Analytics and Reporting Team will serve as a supporting function to all other PMRO Teams.
• Partner with PMRO management to further develop a best-in-class program management risk oversight function, focusing on the development of reporting solutions focused on PMO risk
• Define and evolve PMO risk reporting solutions including designing logical data models and defining data integration frameworks
• Develop and refine key risk indicators (KRIs) including requirements gathering, data mapping, and logic definition
• Mentor and manage other reporting analysts to execute on PMRO reporting goals
• Partner with technology and data & analytics teams to execute on PMRO reporting goals
• Own and mature PMRO's toolset, including templates, vendor reporting software, in-house reports, etc.
• Own the creation and delivery of PMRO's ongoing, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reporting needs
• Manage the PMRO's book of work to ensure the team meets all deadlines across various assessments
• Own the creation of the PMRO's status reports and present to relevant stakeholders
• Keep informed of changing regulatory expectations that may impact project governance or project execution risk
• Assist with the other PMRO functions assessments, providing effective second line challenge as it pertains to data capture and reporting improvements across frameworks, organizational PMOs, initiatives, programs, and projects
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation, and safeguarding its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policies, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, and escalating, managing, and reporting controlling issues with transparency

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's/University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline
• In-depth understanding of how operational risk is measured and managed
• 7+ years of experience delivering reporting and business intelligence solutions including designing data models, developing ETL/data integration jobs, and defining report requirements
• Hands on experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik or related
• Proven experience with logical data modeling (including dimensional data modeling and star schema designs)
• Experience with and knowledge of operational risk management practices
• 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry
• Understanding of generally accepted project management practices and frameworks
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills will be needed to drive strategy and transformation activities
• Exceptional relationship management skills; must be able to address and resolve issues
• Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree is recommended but not required

SGA is a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base for both permanent placement and consulting opportunities. For consulting positions, we offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit. SGA accepts transfers of H1 sponsorship for most contracting roles. We are unable to sponsor for Right-to-Hire, Fulltime, or Government roles. All parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply for all roles. Only those authorized to work for government entities will be considered for government roles. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. SGA is an EEO Employer: Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at www.sgainc.com .