Job Details

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Risk Manager, 6+ Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, for Knoxville, TN (Hybrid after training) location. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Position: Risk Manager

Location: Knoxville, TN (Hybrid after training)

Duration: 6+ months, with possible extension

Pay rate: $26.00-28.00/hr on w2

JOB SUMMARY:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with their assigned Line of Business, other Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) professionals, and RCA Managers to, depending on their function, create, implement, maintain, review or oversee an effective risk management framework.
• Participates in projects and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identifies gaps and inform solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems or human errors.
• Identifies, responds and/or escalates risks as appropriate.
• Serves as a functional liaison between the Line of Business and the Lines of Defense.
• Assists in the implementation of an effective risk management framework.
• Monitors systems, databases, information, processes or procedures.
• Identifies and escalates matters requiring attention to the appropriate area.
• Performs work on projects and initiatives, and assists in the assessment and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinates the collection and/or compilation of data, and compiles and provides reports.
• May assist in report development and analyzing data.
• Provides guidance, support and recommendations to Lines of Business and assists in the implementation of Risk/Audit/Compliance initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
• Thorough understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
• Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
• Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address changing workforce needs
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations