Position Details:

Title: Risk Management Specialist

Location: Buffalo, NY 14210 (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months contract

Pay range: $40/hr to $45/hr

Note: Any candidate willing to relocate will be considered.

• Assist in managing and maintaining the day-to-day operations of US CSEM, ensuring efficient decision-making and execution of client exits.
• Facilitate decisions around client exits at the country level by coordinating with key stakeholders including CIB, Compliance, Product Representatives, and Risk Stewards.
• Work closely with the broader US CSEM team to maintain accurate records of all cases presented, logging completed cases, and identifying cases requiring further information or actions.
• Validate triggers by liaising with submitters from various sources such as Relationship Managers and Business Banking Analysts.
• Ensure the exit process is timely, orderly, and structured to safeguard against potential reputational, operational, regulatory, or legal risks.
• Assist in managing any CSEM policy changes and potential impacts on the US CSEM process.
• Coordinate US CSEM input to ensure responsibilities related to reputational risk and client selection processes are discharged.
• Support local execution of CSEM Quality Control and Quality Assurance results, engaging with stakeholders to deliver necessary actions.
• Manage local decisions to ensure informed and objective decisions are made regarding client retention or exit, in line with financial crime risk management and compliance obligations.

• Relevant educational background in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of financial crime risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Experience in validating and assessing risk triggers.
• Proficiency in managing policy changes and understanding their impacts on processes.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to make informed and objective decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.