Job Application for Risk & Analytics Program Lead at Momentum Financial Services Group

Momentum Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years, we've been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. Through our retail network of over 400 locations, known as Moneymart, Insta Cheques and the Cheque Cashing store, we provide access to cash and related products to help our customers achieve their goals.

Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with diverse and innovative financial products such as loans, cheque cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Momentum Financial Services Group provides solutions.

As the Risk & Analytics Program Lead you will be responsible for working with business partners and IT to support the Risk & Analytics’ team cross functional initiatives; manage and prioritize the projects, gathering, authoring, and refining requirements; coordinating releases; collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; managing risks; and making timely decisions to deliver small and large cross function objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a deep understanding of the needs of the Risk & Analytics department to inform and better execute the team’s initiatives.
Communicate vision and progress across stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
Align with Risk leadership and Product Managers on common strategies and manage cross-team dependencies.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across stakeholder groups.
Partner and coordinate with IT, Commercial Business, marketing, ops, and other teams to prioritize, define, and execute new product launches and product enhancements.
Partner with teams and managers to gather requirements and facilitate projects.
Co-develop user stories, with the help of partners, and manage the backlog.
Lead, plan, and track the initiative through all phases of the lifecycle from project inception to launch.
Act as the primary contact for the IT team for information, work prioritization, and decision-making.
Provide support to the final approver of Risk & Analytics related releases, ensuring proper change management, testing, and user acceptance has been completed.
Manage and mitigate risks associated with change management.
Work closely with Fraud, Risk, Collections and other supporting functions to understand and help implement business process changes based on evolving needs.
Contribute to and participate in steering committees and project meetings to provide status on ongoing projects and production defects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

5-7 years of proven experience in a similar role
Prior experience in financial services with exposure to technical aspects of a risk management function

SKILLS

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and other project management frameworks
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with product lifecycle management, from inception to market introduction
Proficiency in using product management tools and software (i.e. Trello, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, GanttPRO)
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality products

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*Notice to Ontario Applicants – Momentum Financial Services Group is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify Momentum Financial Services Group if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

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