Cash Management & Risk Management SME

Title: Cash Management & Risk Management SME

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Work Arrangement: Hybrid On-Site

Duration: 6-12-Month Contract Experience Range:10-15 years Our client is seeking a Cash Management & Risk Management Subject Matter Expert to evaluate control processes, assess regulatory compliance, and support governance initiatives across their Cash Management product portfolio, serving as a critical bridge between business stakeholders, first-line defense teams, and risk oversight functions. Responsibilities & Qualifications Survey existing and newly established Cash Management processes against risk parameters and U.S. supervisory expectations; identify and remediate control gaps during change events Evaluate the effectiveness of control processes across the Cash Management product portfolio and support quarterly risk mapping exercises by validating control design and performance Assess risk exposure and control operating effectiveness; monitor business activities and reporting criteria for nonconformance against established KPIs and KRIs Implement KPI/KRI frameworks for new products, establish performance thresholds, and support annual key control testing and risk attestation processes Educate business stakeholders on the Enterprise risk management framework, Client supervisory expectations, OCC bulletins, and relevant regulatory requirements Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between process owners, Subject Matter Experts, and stakeholders to align on control priorities and governance outcomes Foster strategic relationships with first and second line of defense teams; support U.S. and Enterprise governance programs to ensure alignment and accountability Translate regulatory guidance (Supervisory Letters, OCC Bulletins) into practical control requirements and design recommendations

Requirements: 10–15 years of experience in business risk management, transaction banking, cash management, or related financial services risk disciplines Advanced proficiency in evaluating and designing control frameworks; demonstrated expertise in control effectiveness assessment and risk-based control validation Strong knowledge of U.S. supervisory expectations, Client Supervisory Letters, and OCC Bulletins; ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements Hands-on experience implementing KPI/KRI frameworks and risk governance programs in a financial institution or banking environment Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with ability to influence across organizational levels and collaborate effectively with business, risk, and compliance teams Excellent communication and presentation abilities; capability to translate complex regulatory and risk concepts for diverse audiences Demonstrated adaptability and comfort working in dynamic, matrix environments with competing priorities and evolving regulatory guidance