[Remote] Commercial Risk and Controls Consultant (Remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, is seeking a Commercial Risk and Controls Consultant to join their team. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing operational, financial, and strategic risks within the Commercial division, and involves developing risk management strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities • Conduct risk assessments across operational, financial, and strategic areas to identify emerging and residual risks. • Develop, document, and maintain internal controls, including certification and risk reporting processes. • Support division-level and Enterprise Risk Management activities, including quarterly certifications and annual updates. • Support internal and external audit activities (e.g., MAR, SOC), ensuring timely remediation of findings. • Coordinate business continuity planning, testing, and readiness activities with the Enterprise Business Continuity team. • Manage external partner risk oversight, including governance, due diligence, and performance monitoring of third parties such as Claims TPAs, MGAs/MGUs and Program Administrators. • Prepare and present risk and control reporting for leadership, highlighting trends and control effectiveness. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen control design and operationalize risk management practices. Skills • Bachelor's degree in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • 8+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, or related functions within financial services or insurance. • Experience working cross-functionally with audit, compliance, and operations teams. • Advanced analytical skills to effectively identify problems and develop solutions. • Business acumen and understanding of operational/product/financial concepts and models as they apply to the business unit and organization. • Ability to assess risk in a broader business context and apply strategic thinking to control and mitigation efforts. • Knowledge of risk management frameworks and control design principles (e.g., COSO, SOX/MAR). • Understanding of audit processes and standards (internal, external, regulatory). • Familiarity with business continuity and third-party risk management practices. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams. • Willingness to travel as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings. • Ability to fulfill business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc. • Proficiency with risk and control management tools and reporting platforms preferred. • Experience with underwriting, third-party risk oversight or business continuity planning. • Master of Business Administration (MBA). • Professional certification(s) (e.g., CRMA, CISA, CIA, CRM, or equivalent). Benefits • Performance bonus • 401(k) with a company match Company Overview • Why we're forever forward -- At CSAA IG, one thing will always endure: our commitment to excellence in everything we do for our members, employees and communities. It was founded in 1914, and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job