- Risk & Controls Analyst
- Location: 100% Remote
- Employment Type: Contract with Potential to Convert to Full-Time
- About the Opportunity
- We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Risk & Controls Analyst to support internal controls, risk management, compliance, and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
- This is a 100% remote, contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position based on business needs and performance.
- The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing business processes, assessing risks, testing controls, identifying gaps, and working with stakeholders to strengthen the overall control environment.
- Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess business processes, risks, and internal controls.
- Perform control testing and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation, risk and control matrices, narratives, and flowcharts.
- Support risk assessments and help identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Track control deficiencies and remediation activities.
- Work with process owners and business stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
- Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and evidence.
- Assist with the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Monitor compliance with established policies and control requirements.
- Analyze data and business processes to identify trends, exceptions, or potential risks.
- Provide recommendations to improve controls, efficiency, and overall business processes.
- Support ad hoc risk, controls, audit, and compliance initiatives as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in internal controls, risk management, internal audit, compliance, accounting, or a related function.
- Experience performing control testing and documenting business processes.
- Strong understanding of risk and internal control concepts.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other business teams.
- Nice to Have
- Experience with SOX, ICFR, COSO, or other risk and control frameworks.
- Experience preparing Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, or flowcharts.
- Previous internal or external audit experience.
- Experience with control remediation and issue tracking.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or another relevant designation, or progress toward one.
- Experience working in a large or complex organization.
- What We Offer
- 100% remote work
- Potential opportunity to convert to a permanent full-time position
- Exposure to multiple areas of the business
- Opportunity to contribute to risk management, controls, compliance, and process improvement initiatives
- Collaborative and professional working environment
Please send resume to [email protected]
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Risk & Controls Analyst
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