Risk Management Specialist

LHH has a 12 month consultant assignment with a McLean, VA client. The role could possibly go permanent. We are looking for someone with skills in analyzing risks and controls and coming up with results. Has a good sense of project management and will communicate escalations to management as needed. Direct risk management experience is preferred, but demonstrable transferable skills may be acceptable.

Must Haves:

· Risk assessment experience

· Knowledge of SOC 1 and SOC 2 type II reports

· Information Security knowledge (preferred)

· Risk framework experience (preferred)

5+ Preferred: Certificates: CIA, CRISC, CISA, CISM, Supply chain background, compliance risk management audit background

Job Description:

• Analyze and assess risks (including technology, privacy security, resiliency, and other operational risks) that the organization and suppliers (vendors) may face

• Evaluate and analyze supplier controls, identify, and document risk findings based on that evaluation

• Recommend action plans/remediation to decrease risk factors

• Gather confidential financial information from client such as income, assets, and debts

• Able to handle private, sensitive, confidential information appropriately

• Make risk-avoiding adjustments to current methods of operation to minimize their future risks

• Strong working knowledge of risk management and previous experience working with risk (i.e., risk assistant or risk analyst)

• Solid research skills using the internet and first-person interviews

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to adapt to changing priorities

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Excellent soft skills such as communication skills (written and spoken)

• Computer, data entry and MS Office skill

LHH can provide benefits pre-tax. LHH is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and fuel innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out—your success matters to us.