Enterprise Risk Lead Specialist - Risk Intelligence

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Play a significant role in the advancement of MFS’ enterprise risk framework by assisting in the design, execution and continuous improvement of the MFS Risk Intelligence Program. In this role, you will utilize data analytics techniques to identify, analyze, and monitor non-investment risks, enabling the organization to make informed risk decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and analytical skills, coupled with a deep understanding of risk management principles.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in the creation and implementation of a risk intelligence program that supports proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
• Independently collect, analyze and synthesize diverse risk data sets to inform the risk assessment process.
• Leverage Archer GRC and other data analytics tools to optimize risk management processes and improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to provide stakeholders with actionable insights on key risk metrics and trends.
• Monitor risk indicators and thresholds, ensuring timely identification of emerging risks or deviations.
• Identify opportunities to improve data analysis processes and automate repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency.
• Implement tools and technologies to streamline risk data analytics and reporting.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field
• Must have experience in risk (enterprise, operational, vendor or IT risk), investment management, financial services, or industry-related compliance
• Practical knowledge of risk intelligence, with the proven ability to evaluate processes and develop creative solutions to identify and analyze risk data sources
• Must possess experience in risk analysis, intelligence or related roles
• Proficiency in risk management tools, data visualization platforms, and intelligence-gathering techniques, such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to work independently and synthesize complex information.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to complete projects and reports within communicated deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with all levels of management and collaboratively across team and departmental boundaries.
• Some periodic travel, domestic and international, may be required.
• In-depth knowledge and hands on experience using Archer GRC preferred

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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