Risk and Governance Analyst

Our top financial client is currently seeking a Risk and Governance Analyst Job Title: Risk and Governance Analyst Location: Remote Contract: 6+ Months (Contract to Hire/ Extend) (Part Time 25 Hrs./Week) Summary: Team Overview • Our Corporate Affairs team is dedicated to shaping and safeguarding the company's reputation and building strong connections with both internal and external stakeholders. We are a dynamic group of professionals focused on communications, community engagement, and digital strategy. The Corporate Affairs Operations Team provides the essential infrastructure that empowers our professionals to excel. A critical component of our operational excellence is robust Risk Management and Governance. Role Overview • We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker to join our Corporate Affairs Operations team on a contract basis. As a Risk & Governance Analyst, you will be instrumental in enhancing our operational effectiveness and ensuring meticulous records management across the organization. This role involves in-depth workflow analysis, identification of potential risks, and the development of comprehensive policies and procedures. You will work under the guidance of the Director of Risk & Governance to drive significant improvements in our operational framework. Responsibilities • Analyze existing workflows to identify operational gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. • Conduct a thorough inventory of current policies, procedures, and operational documentation across all teams. • Identify and assess risks and areas suitable for standardization, proposing effective solutions. • Draft and update Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) to ensure compliance with enterprise-wide and regulatory standards. • Develop clear, user-friendly guides, training materials, and best practice documents to foster operational consistency. • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders across various functions to align processes and facilitate the adoption of improved workflows. • Support change management initiatives by influencing teams, building consensus, and assisting with implementation strategies. • Contribute to operational governance and the management of critical documentation. • Assist in the development of centralized resources, including a risk hub to serve as a single source of truth for key documentation and a system for managing and tracking common requests. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. • 3-5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in risk management, project management, or a related field. • Proven experience in an operations, compliance, or process improvement role within a corporate, financial services, or other regulated environment. Preferred Qualifications • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex workflows into clear and concise documentation. • Excellent writing and editing abilities, particularly in the context of policy and procedural writing. • Demonstrated experience with change management and effective cross-functional collaboration. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic and results-oriented focus. • Familiarity with regulatory requirements, supervisory procedures, and the principles of risk management. • A highly collaborative work style with the ability to establish trust and rapport with colleagues across different locations. • Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Apply Job! Apply tot his job