Banking Risk Consultant

Title: Banking Risk Consultant Location: Manhattan, NY (hybrid- 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Compensation: $45-75/hr Type: contract (no set end date) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking experienced Risk Management Consultants with hands-on Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) experience supporting large financial services organizations, including major banks and other highly regulated financial institutions.We are specifically targeting professionals who have performed RCSA-related work within large financial services environments, either from an external consulting/advisory perspective or in an internal risk management capacity.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the execution and enhancement of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across business functions and risk management programs within a large banking environment.Partner with First Line of Defense (1LOD) business stakeholders and Second Line of Defense (2LOD) risk teams to evaluate risk exposures, control effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.Assist with identifying, documenting, and assessing inherent risks, existing controls, residual risks, and control gaps.Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of operational risk and control frameworks.Facilitate RCSA workshops, risk assessment discussions, and working sessions with business leaders, risk professionals, and subject matter experts.