Risk Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled Risk Manager with extensive experience in financial services to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role is based in Irvine, California, and involves working on strategic enterprise risk management initiatives, due diligence processes, and data analysis to support regulatory compliance and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in risk management frameworks and consumer lending, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and optimize the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring functionality and identifying areas for improvement.
• Perform detailed due diligence, including managing trust center operations and assigning roles within the team.
• Analyze existing standard reports and dissect data sets to verify accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce audit reports by gathering and structuring relevant data.
• Support regulatory audit examinations by providing insights and documentation to meet compliance standards.
• Apply auditing skills to reassess and enhance risk management practices across the organization.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies tailored to enterprise-level needs.
• Utilize data science techniques to extract actionable insights from complex data sets.
• Ensure that consumer lending practices align with regulatory requirements and organizational risk policies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to senior management and relevant teams.