Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities across various areas of the organization.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and controls to minimize exposure to potential risks.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to proactively identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with risk management policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management, highlighting key risk areas and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Stay updated on industry standards and best practices related to risk management.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university business administration, finance, risk management, or a related field.
• Proficient in using risk management software and tools.
• Proven experience in risk management, preferably in a similar role.
• Solid experience in documenting controls, audits, and compliance checks to meet regulatory and internal standards
• Mandatory experience in RCSA (conducting risk assessments) and ITGC/ITAC Control Testing, Governance Risk and Control
• Experience with information security and technology risk management domain working for financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions; ability to collaborate with developers, DevOps, and project managers to embed compliance and risk considerations into daily work to software development workflows.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements; experience in mapping compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.

KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Rate Range

86 - 96 USD hourly