Infrastructure Embedded Controls Analysts and Leads (5 positions available)
We have multiple lead and Analyst roles available in the Infrastructure Embedded Controls area at a large investment bank in Chicago. The Controls teams will be focused on either the Network functions or the Database and Storage functions. We need both Team Leads and Analysts for these teams. These roles will go on for a long period and are open to converting to full-time employment after an initial 6-month contract. The location is Hybrid with 3 days a week in downtown Chicago.
No subcontractors or C2C candidates, please.
Position Overview:
The Infrastructure Risk and Control function plays an important role in preserving and enhancing the foundational strength of the company's control environment. In support of the business operating model this function has global alignment which is centrally managed, along with embedded control teams to ensure universal coordination and consistency in delivery. Candidates for this role need to be risk-minded, detail orientated and effective at driving efforts to conclusion.
You will participate (or Lead) in activities support the regional and global management owning and responsible for Database and Storage Platforms OR Networks, depending on your expertise. Analysts will support embedded controls function and support various areas within the Infrastructure group. You will execute daily activities in support of operating effectiveness of the controls in Infrastructure Services, products and services. In addition, you will work with global process owners, to proactively manage and execute control governance to reduce the opportunity for losses, errors, threats and risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide stakeholders guidance on identifying key risks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the process and controls supporting the Infrastructure function.
- Help to drive improvement of the Infrastructure control environment.
- Support the Infrastructure Risk and Governance team with various reporting requirements as needed.
- Establish working relationships and communications with key stakeholders globally.
- Help to develop, enhance and execute risk-based assessments and testing across the organization.
- Ensure that meetings are effective and deliverables are issued accurately, completely, and provided timely to stakeholders.
Overall Qualifications:
- Proven Risk professional with 8+ years of Risk and Controls experience.
- Experience in Financial Services environments
- Solid understanding of financial services regulations, risks and controls.
- Internal Audit or Risk-related Certification (CISA, CIA, CRISC, etc.) a plus.
- Experience working with Big4 or management consulting firms is a plus.
- Highly motivated, self-starter who deals well with ambiguity and can execute effectively.
- Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders of differing viewpoints to reach consensus.
Qualifications for the Database and Storage Controls roles:
- Have a detailed understanding and should be a SME on the monitoring tools and Database Platforms – Distributed (Oracle, MSSQL, NoSQL), Mainframe (DB2, IMS) and technology supporting the database platforms.
- Have a detailed understanding and should be a SME on the monitoring tools and Storage Platforms – Dell Data Domain, Hitachi, Cohesity, NetApp and Pure Storage platforms.
Qualifications for the Network Controls roles:
- Have a good understanding on the Network Platforms (Network Protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), Network operations Centers, Network Monitoring tools.