Provide strategic Finance advice, analysis and support for key business areas/portfolios
Proactively manage senior relationships and provide business insights, decision support and guidance
Conduct financial analysis/research, reviews and/or audits to support functional goals/objectives
Act as interface with Finance partners/leaders and external parties
Serve as a source of advice to senior management in field of specialty; may lead teams of related specialists/experts
Undertake and complete complex projects and initiatives requiring seasoned business partner specialist knowledge
Develop innovative solutions and influence across senior stakeholders
Work autonomously as the lead and guide others within area of expertise
Ensure alignment between business segment and enterprise goals/thresholds
Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous improvements
Identify/recommend/support implementation of remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
Participate in cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert
Requirements
Undergraduate degree
7+ years of relevant experience
Accounting or financial designation preferred (CPA, CIA, or CISA a plus)
Preferred Hands-on experience with GRC (Governance, Risk & Controls) platforms and tools
Familiarity with RCSAs, issue remediation and control rationalization
Ability to identify inherent and residual risks in financial processes
Skilled in scoping control coverage, aligning with enterprise risk frameworks
Experience in assessing third-party risks and evaluating control reliance
Familiarity with regulatory expectations and evolving risk themes in banking sector
Ability to partner with business and finance leaders to understand and manage risks and to identify and embed the appropriate controls to mitigate risks
Mindset of continuous improvement and innovation in governance, risks, and controls
Previous experience in working on remediating governance and risk related MRAs within the Finance Organization
Ability to identify and help close gaps in tool governance (such as version control, access management, and documentation)
Experience testing controls, conducting walkthroughs, and evaluating control effectiveness across finance teams