Risk and Controls Specialist

The Risk and Controls Specialist supports enterprise audit coordination, compliance assurance, risk management, corrective action governance, and operational risk oversight activities. This role functions as a flexible operational resource across the Risk and Assurance team, supporting multiple stages of the risk management lifecycle including audit coordination, risk intake and vetting, remediation tracking, root cause analysis support, governance reporting, and control validation. The Risk and Controls Specialist partners with operational teams and compliance leadership to strengthen organizational controls, improve audit readiness, support proactive risk identification, and ensure timely follow-up and escalation of compliance and operational risk activities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate audit and assessment activities, including internal audits, external audits, SOC audits, client requests, and regulatory reviews; Track audit deliverables, documentation requests, due dates, and stakeholder follow-up activities; Support quality review of audit deliverables and evidence submissions; Maintain centralized repositories for audit evidence, controls documentation, and remediation activities; Support monitoring and tracking of audit findings, recommendations, and corrective action activities; Escalate overdue deliverables, unresolved findings, or emerging risk concerns as appropriate; Support intake and triage of potential non-compliance incidents and operational risk events; Assist with preliminary risk research and impact assessments; Support structured root cause analysis (RCA) activities and remediation discussions; Track corrective action plans (CAPs), remediation milestones, and prevention activities; Monitor follow-up activities and support escalation of repeat findings or ineffective remediation efforts; Assist with assessment of risk severity, mitigation effectiveness, and escalation needs; Support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities, including maintenance of risk registers, risk inventories, and tracking tools; Participate in structured risk interviews and operational risk discussions; Assist with gathering and organizing information related to risk assessments, controls, and mitigation strategies; Research regulatory expectations, operational requirements, and historical findings to support risk evaluation activities; Support ongoing monitoring and tracking of enterprise risks and remediation activities; Prepare reports, summaries, dashboards, and governance materials related to audits, remediation activities, and enterprise risks; Maintain tracking tools and documentation to support governance reporting and executive oversight; Support preparation for governance committee meetings and leadership reviews; Assist with identifying trends and recurring operational or compliance issues

Requirements

Knowledge of audit coordination, compliance monitoring, risk management, and corrective action processes; Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation management skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across cross-functional stakeholders; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong attention to detail and follow-through; Ability to identify potential escalation concerns and support risk prioritization activities; Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment; 3+ years of audit coordination, compliance, quality, operational oversight, or risk management experience; Strong understanding of internal control principles and audit methodologies; Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple audits simultaneously; Leadership: Ability to guide and inspire colleagues, even without formal direct reports; Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, capable of presenting technical findings to diverse audiences; Analytical Thinking: Keen attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset; Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams, building relationships and driving consensus; Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a changing regulatory landscape and remote work environment; Discretion with sensitive information for compliance

Nice to have

Healthcare or Medicaid experience preferred; Experience supporting remediation tracking, audit readiness, or compliance operations preferred; CHC, CRCM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred; Proficiency in data analytics or audit software tools; Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in healthcare administration, business, compliance, or related field