Markets Risk and Control Associate

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.
The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance. 

What we do:

Markets Risk and Control (MRC) supports the Markets Group’s senior management and business team’s adherence with the Bank’s risk management framework and three lines of defense model. MRC leads execution of first-line business risk and compliance programs that include vendor and third-party risk management, business continuity and resiliency, business process modeling, internal controls over financial reporting, and trading compliance, among other core areas that promote effective risk management and resilience of the Group’s critical processes.

Your role as a Markets Risk and Control Associate:

• Support the implementation of the Markets Group’s risk management program (i.e., risk identification, analysis, response, communication, monitoring and escalation). Under minimal supervision, engage with business areas in fulfilling deliverables and initiatives relating to the Bank’s risk frameworks (e.g., technology, operational, compliance, third-party and financial statement reporting).

• Build subject matter expertise in technology services provided by Bank, FRS partner organizations and other external parties to assess and enable stakeholder decision-making on technology risks impacting the Markets Group.

• Assess audit findings, risk events and technical vulnerability findings for root cause trends and process improvement opportunities; identify and monitor project and change management risks; analyze data and prepare reports on technology risks impacting the Markets Group to identify themes or trends, communicate analysis to promote awareness, and participate in stakeholder meetings and management briefings to influence decision-making and prioritization.

• Build risk registers supporting strategic change management efforts focused on technology and identity and access management transformation programs.

• Assess business impact and propose corrective actions to issues (e.g., control testing, risk events, audit findings); prepare and present recommendations to business area, MRC management, and second line control functions.

• Build strong relationships with technology partners across the organization to provide consultation to business team’s evaluation of process, risks and control changes.

• Conduct process walkthroughs, develop test plans, request support documentation, and perform independent tests of key controls for design and operating effectiveness.

• Document test results, analyze exceptions, summarize results and conclusions, assist management with control deficiency evaluations and the development of remediation plans, and perform follow up testing to confirm effective/timely remediation of issues.

• Help management achieve business objectives by mitigating Markets’ vendor-related risks through adherence with Bank-wide standards and guidelines. Administer and advance Markets’ vendor management program by leveraging applicable Bank Policies.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, practices and processes, with a focus on technology, operational and financial statement reporting control principles and risk management methodologies.

• Understanding of trading compliance and operational risk control principles, including knowledge of IT systems and controls.

• Experience in auditing or testing for design and operating effectiveness, or other business process or IT controls assurance work.

• Technical abilities in data compilation and analysis, attention to detail and quantitative skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and Tableau

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; 

• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks/projects;

• Proven customer service and ability to influence stakeholders; driving buy-in, consensus, and cross-team collaboration.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryRisk Management

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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