Senior Risk Strategy and Transformation Consultant
Early Warning Services - Scottsdale, AZ
posted 16 days ago
About the position
At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. This position is focused on developing, managing, and supporting the execution of risk strategy and transformation plans to drive best-in-class risk management culture and practices. The role involves influencing transformation roadmaps, maturing the risk management operating model, and creating enterprise-level materials and reporting. The position reports directly to the VP, Risk Strategy, Transformation, and Operations and has high visibility with frequent interaction with the C-suite and senior executive team.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling recommendations for risk strategy and transformation initiatives that enhance risk maturity.
- Identify risk opportunities and create action plans with business teams to mitigate risks.
- Lead all aspects of risk strategy initiatives including strategy formation and developing business cases.
- Structure complex problems, conduct analyses, and drive actionable recommendations.
- Design and deliver materials for board and executive level risk governance meetings.
- Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity of systems and data.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in risk management.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in management consulting or large-scale transformation.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical skills, PowerPoint and Excel fluency.
- Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly.
- Strong understanding of risk management programs and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and thought leadership.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills with executives and leaders.
- Strong critical thinking skills in complex environments.
- Experience in building trusting relationships and influencing others.
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years prior work experience at a strategy consulting firm.
- Experience with complex strategic projects in financial services.
- Fluency in financial and quantitative analyses in Excel.
- Experience in payments, risk insights, digital identity, banking, or fintech.
Benefits
- Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on first 6% deferral.
- Paid Time Off - Unlimited Time Off for Exempt employees, generous PTO for Non-Exempt employees, plus 11 paid holidays and a paid volunteer day.
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
- Maven Family Planning support for parenting journey.
