Business Analyst - Lead Business Analyst

Duration - 2 + years 

Location - Remote

Responsibilities

· Lead the assessment of a complex, manual control environment encompassing over 500 controls, evaluating their effectiveness, viability, and alignment with organizational objectives.

· Develop strategies to automate as many controls as possible, maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk.

· Identify opportunities to improve control design and implementation, incorporating considerations for ongoing transformation and new controls.

· Analyze existing control documentation and processes to identify gaps and weaknesses.

· Develop detailed recommendations for automation, including technology solutions, implementation plans, and cost-benefit analyses.

· Collaborate with technology and business teams to implement automation solutions.

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of automated controls.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

· Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations, as well as industry best practices for risk management and control design.

· Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. Document this clearly for audit trails.

Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience in risk management or a related field, with significant experience in assessing and improving control environments.

· Proven experience leading and managing complex control assessment projects.

· Deep understanding of control design principles and best practices, including automation opportunities.

· Strong experience in fraud and claims environments (highly preferred).

· Experience with various automation technologies (e.g., Robotic Process Automation, AI).

· Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.