Risk Analyst
Alkami is the digital sales and service platform provider for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action. Founded in 2009, we continue to be recognized for our intentional culture and tremendous growth (Best Place to Work in Fintech; Best & Brightest to Work For Nationally; and Comparably’s Best Company Culture, Best Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, and Best Places to Work in Dallas, among others). We’re building a culture where each Alkamist can perform to their highest potential, and we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest minds. If you’re ready to experience the power of alchemy - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary - come join one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the U.S. As a remote-first company, most of our positions can be remote in the US, except for key roles, which will be indicated in the Job Title. Follow us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn! We are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the Risk Management team. This role will support the third-party risk management lifecycle by gathering, analyzing, and monitoring operational metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), and internal risk data as part of our third-party risk management program. This position is best suited for a professional who already has hands-on vendor management risk experience, can work independently, and is also eager to continue growing their knowledge of risk frameworks, reporting, controls, and business operations in a dynamic environment. This is a fully remote role. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working remotely, collaborating across time zones, and maintaining a secure, professional home work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the third-party risk assessment process through the utilization of GRC tools by identifying, documenting, evaluating, and rating risks, controls, and mitigation activities. Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership to communicate key risk trends, monitoring results, and notable developments. Maintain accurate documentation of risk incidents, mitigation actions, control assessments, and internal risk records including materials for internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and risk committee reviews. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, compliance, legal, product, and risk owners, to understand risk exposure and support effective control design and monitoring. Research risk topics, regulatory developments, and industry trends to help inform the broader risk strategy to contribute to process improvement initiatives that strengthen risk management practices, reporting, and tool maturity. Respond to due diligence requests from internal stakeholders and clients by gathering, organizing, and communicating accurate third-party risk information and supporting documentation. Apply knowledge of AI and AI agent capabilities to assist workflow efficiency, support risk analysis and documentation efforts, and enhance reporting and monitoring processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in risk management, compliance, analytics, information security risk, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in third-party risk management, financial services, technology, or a similarly regulated environment with the ability to work independently in a remote environment. . Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to interpret data and follow structured processes. This includes a working knowledge of third-party risk assessments, controls, and risk treatment concepts such as mitigation, acceptance, and avoidance. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience applying risk and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, COSO, COBIT, SCF, or FFIEC. Experience with GRC platforms such as ProcessUnity, Sastrify and ZIP Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or other workflow and documentation tools. Exposure to banking, digital banking, financial services regulations, or software development environments. Relevant certifications in risk, business continuity, security, or compliance are a plus. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, data-driven, and comfortable balancing structure with continuous improvement. They should bring enough experience to contribute quickly while also showing the curiosity, ownership, and adaptability needed to grow with the company over time. Work Requirements Stable internet connection and a secure, private workspace suitable for remote work. Availability for regular collaboration with U.S. Central or Eastern time zones. Commitment to confidentiality and data protection standards. The salary range for this position is: $102,400 - $128,000 Cool Things to Know Not Just Any Company: Alkami has an awesome diverse and inclusive environment. We have a FUN culture and offer great benefits, including remote-first environment, unlimited paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and more. Work Authorization: We cannot offer employment sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment. Recruiters: We are not looking for outside recruiting firms to help us in this search. Thank you for understanding. Pay Transparency: As of January 1, 2023, new states and locales have enacted pay equity laws that require more pay transparency by employers in the following states: California, Colorado (effective January 1, 2021), Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington. The Important Stuff Alkami Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alkami is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alkami are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alkami will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alkami encourages applicants of all ages. #LI-REMOTE