Risk Analyst Lead

Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the team:

The Regulatory Relations team acts as a liaison with Federal, State and Global regulatory agencies.  It is our mission to promote the unification of the Company’s regulatory obligations with its business practices by championing a culture of exemplary controls, giving the business readiness to show its distinction of operational compliance, and preparing FIS for tomorrow’s changes in the governing landscape.

Job Description Summary:

Makes moderate to significant improvements to risk management processes, taking charge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with operations and regulatory readiness. Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to provide risk-related guidance, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and objectives. Drives continuous improvement through innovation and adoption of industry best practices.

Scope & Leadership:

• Recognized subject matter expert in risk management and regulatory examination readiness

• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager

• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals

• Addresses difficult, complex problems and drives practical mitigation plans to completion

• Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures through risk-based guidance and partnership

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with FIS business units and corporate entities to prepare for regulatory examinations, coordinate responses, and support risk issue identification, documentation quality, and timely remediation

• Obtain documentation to fulfil examiner requests and confirm adequacy

• Track all exam requests in SharePoint

• Prepare regulatory examination presentations and supporting materials

• Lead examination meetings and liaise with regulators and internal stakeholders to clarify expectations and FIS policies, standards, and procedures

• Follow up on supplemental examination requests and drive timely closure

• Log and track examination issues and remediation activities in Archer

• Review examination collateral for correctness and completeness

• Complete questionnaires and information requests from global and domestic regulators

What you bring:  

• Demonstrated ability to organize, multitask, and apply critical thinking in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to lead by coaching, reviewing work, and delegating to junior team members

• Demonstrated ability to improve risk management and regulatory readiness processes through continuous improvement and industry best practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence policies, practices, and procedures

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including international travel

Added bonus if you have:

• Prior risk management experience

• Project management experience

• Audit/SOC/PCI/Vendor Management experience

• Experience working with FDIC/OCC/FRB

• Experience working with FIS clients and various FIS business units

What we offer you:

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology

• A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect

• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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