Risk Manager
Houston, TX 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you're ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?

What You Will Be Doing

  • Develop and/or enhance processes, governance, and standards to comply with the firm's RISC (Risk, Information Security and Compliance) framework.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain required standards, procedures and policies.

  • Manage execution of risk assessment activities, as well as the coordination of risk response, program testing & validation to ensure achievement of strategic objectives.

  • Develop, lead, manage and motivate staff - champion the firm's risk culture.

  • Establish and manage operational risk management incidents, reporting process and related remediation activities.

  • Review significant events and advise business owners of action steps required to prevent future recurrence.

  • Document risk analysis & controls, as well as evaluate control design and continuous control improvement.

  • Manage specific areas of exposure; select, develop, and evaluate processes to ensure efficient operations.

  • Identify areas of potential improvement.

  • Develop and maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements.

  • Acts as AML & Sanctions Program lead for agreed lines of business.

  • Facilitate periodic risk forums with senior management.

  • Act as AML & Sanctions Program lead for agreed lines of business.

  • Facilitate periodic risk forums with senior management.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

  • Typically, 7 years or more experience in risk & compliance, and the financial services industry.

  • At least 5 years' experience in AML/KYC compliance and related processes (i.e., sanctions screening).

  • Skill in the implementation and oversight of risk frameworks.

  • Experience in identification, assessment and tracking of risks and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Capable of drafting, reviewing, and maintaining policies and procedures.

  • Highly proficient with Microsoft software, including advanced Excel skills.

  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

  • Exceptional attention to detail.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and targets.

Added Bonus If You Have

  • Experience with Power BI

  • SQL or coding knowledge

What We Offer You

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It's the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

  • A voice in the future of fintech
  • Always-on learning and development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to give back
  • Competitive salary and benefits

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Vaccination Requirements

Notice to all US applicants: All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals with a disability (including a medical condition) or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the .

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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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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

For positions located in the US, the conditions below apply.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check)

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.

 

Job Summary
Company
FIS
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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