Senior Risk Management Specialist Controls & Issue Management

Position: Senior Risk Management Specialist   Controls & Issue Management
Job Title:

Senior Risk Management Specialist Controls & Issue Management

Location:

Alpharetta, GA
Job Type: Fulltime

Roles & Responsibilities
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Risk Management professional with strong expertise in risk identification, control frameworks, and issue lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will play a key role in assessing control environments, identifying gaps, and driving effective resolution of risk issues across functions. This is a senior role requiring strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

Risk & Control Management
Evaluate and strengthen the risk and control framework across business processes
Perform control design and effectiveness assessments
Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and emerging risks
Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management policies and regulatory expectations

Gap & Issue Identification
Lead risk assessments, control reviews, and deep-dive evaluations
Proactively identify control deficiencies, process breakdowns, and compliance gaps
Conduct root cause analysis for identified issues
Maintain a structured repository of risk issues and control deficiencies

Issue Resolution & Remediation
Drive end-to-end issue lifecycle management (identification $B"*(B tracking $B"*(B closure)
Partner with stakeholders to define practical and sustainable remediation plans
Monitor remediation progress and ensure timely resolution of issues
Validate effectiveness of remediation actions and perform closure testing

Governance & Reporting
Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and insights to senior management
Support governance forums, risk committees, and audits
Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for internal/external reviews

Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with business, compliance, audit, and technology teams
Provide risk advisory on business initiatives and change programs
Influence stakeholders to adopt strong control practices and risk awareness

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.