Senior Analyst, Strategy & Change Management

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a high-impact change analyst who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and executive influence. This role is not traditional project management. It is enterprise change management - structuring complex risk initiatives, aligning senior stakeholders, and driving execution on the firm’s most visible priorities. You will partner directly with Risk leaders and regularly support executive-level conversations, translating complex risk insights into clear, actionable recommendations that shape decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
This is a unique opportunity to:
• Work on cross-enterprise initiatives with direct exposure to senior leadership
• Build executive presence through Board- and CRO-level communications
• Develop deep expertise in enterprise risk strategy
• Lead change that materially impacts how the firm operates

Job Description

Please note: This role is not eligible for immigration Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk management projects through planning, execution, and completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.

• Collaborate with business unit leaders and subject matter experts to define project requirements, identify risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.

• Assist in preparing executive-level reports and presentations, translating complex risk insights into actionable recommendations for senior management and board audiences.

• Conduct ongoing analysis of risk trends through business monitoring, risk assessments, and data-driven evaluations, supporting continuous improvement in risk management practices.

• Partners with other groups within Risk Management to ensure delivery of a cohesive product.

• Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of business areas, their products, and supporting functions.

• Monitor regulatory changes and market events, proactively assessing their impact on ongoing projects and risk priorities.

• Support the development and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, including status updates, key findings, and recommendations for process enhancements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across teams.

• Assist in identifying and evaluating key controls, remediation activities, and risk management issues, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.

• Contribute to a culture of engagement, adaptability, and continuous learning within the risk management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to professional growth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of risk management and risk assessment.

• Fundamental concepts of financial markets and products.

• Fundamental subject expertise associated with the area of responsibility.

• Business planning, analysis, and reporting.

Skill in

• Managing risk management projects through all phases, including proposal, planning, execution, and completion, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.

• Collaborating effectively with business unit leaders and subject matter experts to define requirements, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Preparing clear, concise, and impactful executive-level reports and presentations that translate complex risk data into actionable insights for senior management and board audiences.

• Analyzing risk trends using business monitoring, risk assessments, and data-driven evaluations to support continuous improvement in risk management practices.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams.

• Organizing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including status updates, key findings, and recommendations for process enhancements

• Adapting to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and project objectives.

• Demonstrating initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change.