Senior Associate, Operational and Enterprise Risk Management

Company: KPMG
Location: New York
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Operational Risk Management & Enterprise Risk Management to join our practice.
Responsibilities:

• Serve a variety of clients, primarily within the financial services industry, by managing a range of project types, including operating model design and strategy, large-scale risk and compliance transformation, regulatory remediation, risk and compliance assessments, operational and enterprise risk management, and operational resilience
• Lead the delivery of small engagements, or workstreams of large, complex engagements for financial services clients by leading deliverable design, oversight of engagement process and deliverable creation, as well as socialization/signoff with engagement leads and client management
• Design and implement non-financial risk management solutions and strategies for clients in accordance with industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements, including strategic design of non-financial risk programs, implementation strategies, measurement techniques and methodologies, documentation of policies and procedures, and evaluation of people, processes, and technology; design and implement effective risk and control programs, analyzing a range of emerging and developing risks associated with financial services companies and recommend tailored controls, working to gain risk and control adoption, providing guidance based on industry best practices and alignment to regulatory requirements
• Identify and evaluate client's processes, risks, and controls against leading practices and industry frameworks informed by regulations, identifying gaps in design/execution and communicate issues as well as recommendations to engagement leads and client management; conduct in-depth risk assessments to identify potential and emerging risks, as well as develop and execute controls testing plans, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating identified risks
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture and contribute to people development, this includes overseeing, managing, and mentoring junior staff through engagements and internal career development initiatives.
• Engage and lead in go-to-market and business development efforts, including the preparation of proposals and client presentations, as well as providing subject matter expertise when needed for prospective clients; contribute to engagement management and administration, including contracting and budget management, as well as building and managing day-to-day client relationships
  Qualifications:
  • Minimum three years of recent related experience in risk management and/or regulatory compliance, with preference to experience within the financial services industry
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred
  • Advanced understanding of risk management and compliance concepts and processes with practical experience in areas such as Risk Management (including enterprise, third party, operational, IT), Compliance Management, Policy Management, Issue Management, and Business Resilience; understanding of financial services industry including capital markets, sales and trading, wealth management, and/or asset management is preferred
  • Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze problems and develop proposed solutions; capability to clearly articulate required actions to clients and senior management team through verbal communication and visual presentations
  • Exceptional consultative and interpersonal skills that have resulted in business relationships of impeccable trust, confidence, and results; demonstrative ability to develop and lead relationship building activities with client project executive sponsors that may span various functional areas
  • Familiarity leading and executing complex projects, and supervising team members; proficient in executing project management, and able to work on a number of projects simultaneously
  • Ability to travel as required KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "".
    
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