Risk Analyst

About the Role:

Risk Analyst

Being a member of the OSTTRA Corporate Risk office, means you will be part of a diverse and collaborative team. The Corporate Risk office serves as the front-line risk team for the organization and is accountable for assessing and instituting effective management of risks, as well as conformance with enterprise policies, frameworks, and standards.

You will serve as a risk champion who will partner with the Line Managers, Business, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams, as well as the rest of the control functions in the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks in both business-as-usual processes and across change initiatives. You will assist with managing a comprehensive portfolio of risk management action plans across the organization, and will challenge, problem solve, and escalate issues/concerns as appropriate.

You should be highly perceptive and have the ability to communicate effectively and present plans in a convincing way. Ultimately, you will ensure that our company secures its reputation and profitability by controlling and managing risk.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to define and analyze possible risks/Evaluate the gravity of each risk by considering its consequences
• Develop and maintain risk management controls and systems
• Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks
• Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find opportunities for improvement
• Prepare reports and present recommendations
• Track open actions and maintain risk register
• Build risk awareness amongst employees by providing support and training within the company
• Drive a holistic view that takes into account many diverse perspectives on risks and recognize how risks intersect and play out across many departments and functions within the organization
• Prepare reports and presentations to risk management and firm leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 2-3 years of related field experience (financial services industry experience, must include direct experience in risk management)
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, products, and regulatory environment
• Experience conducting risk and control assessments (RCSA)
• Knowledge of Key Process Indicators (KPI) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI)
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI) a plus
• Ability to understand broader business issues
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills - ability to drive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

About OSTTRA
Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group. As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset. OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

 With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. 
Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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