Risk Portfolio Analyst

Insight Global is looking for a Risk Portfolio Analyst who will be working in the Risk Management division, emphasizing end-to-end ownership and harnessing data-driven insights. Collaborating seamlessly across all levels of the Risk team, including senior leadership, we spearhead transformative initiatives and meticulously oversee governance processes. As a vital member of the Portfolio team, you'll spearhead the execution of pivotal, cross-functional projects, foster robust partnerships with stakeholders, and champion strategic innovation across the Risk organization.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic programs and initiatives within the Fraud and Credit Risk Strategy Team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to address potential roadblocks. Utilize SQL knowledge to interpret data and draw trends for informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in fraud and credit risk management processes, demonstrating strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on project status, milestones achieved, and key performance indicators, articulating thought processes clearly through
storytelling.
• Providing support in incident resolution when needed, working closely with Engineering teams to manage partner communications and escalations.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team to drive excellence in project delivery and portfolio management.

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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in program management and portfolio execution, preferably within fintech or financial services.
• Robust grasp of fraud and credit risk management principles, processes, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills for solving complex problems, including using statistics and data science.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel, including key data science libraries, with experience working with large datasets.
• Exceptional at developing and nurturing relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex results clearly to technical experts, business partners, and executives, including developing Tableau dashboards and visualizations.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and steering analytics projects toward clear business goals and actionable outcomes.
• Experience in working at matrixed organizations with strong cross-functional collaboration
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills across all organizational levels, with a proactive approach to multitasking and problem-solving.
• Thrives in fast-paced startup environments, adept at adapting to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in project management tools including Gsuite, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Miro/Lucidchart.
• PMP certification or equivalent is considered a plus.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience in banking, e-commerce, or payments industries.
• Knowledge of and experience with payment technologies and ecosystems.
• Intermediate Python knowledge.
• Experience in a high-growth technology company.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.