Senior Risk Analyst

Schedule Mon- Fri

Overview

Must live in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IA, MI, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NM, OK, OR, PN, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, or WY

The Senior Risk Analyst position plays a critical role in promoting a risk aware culture and supporting America First Credit Union’s (AFCU) efforts to identify, measure, monitor, and control risk. The Senior Risk Analyst reports to the Manager of Risk Management and works closely with a variety of business units and subject matter experts to assess, communicate, and improve risk management practices throughout the organization including Credit, Interest Rate, Liquidity, Transaction, Compliance, Strategic, and Reputational Risk areas. By supervising a team of Risk Analysts, the Senior Risk Analyst facilitates risk assessments, reporting of key risk indicators (KRIs), and maintaining a risk registry to help strengthen internal controls and provide essential insights into AFCU’s overall risk profile.

Responsibilities

Help train, and mentor risk analysts, co-workers, and stakeholders. Provide guidance and recommendations for opportunities or improvement

Facilitate risk assessments, GAP analyses, business process improvement reviews, and risk reporting

Conduct aggregations and gather KRI data from business units regularly

Perform research and analysis on various risk areas and collaborate with management to optimize risk management tools and techniques

Develop reports and templates to provide senior management with summaries of the risk environment

Partner with management to evaluate progress and improve risk management practices

Stay current on best practices and regulatory guidance related to risk management

Aid in developing policies, procedures, and standards for risk management

Facilitate meetings and presentations to senior management and stakeholders, including periodic presentations to relevant committees

Administer related software, manage third-party relationships, and identify emerging enterprise risk issues

Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) required in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, or related field, or 4 years commensurate experience

Advanced degree preferred

4-6 years of job-related experience

NCRM CUERME, or other risk management certifications desired

Working knowledge of applicable regulations, company policies, and industry best practices

Strong analytical/research skills coupled with ability to effectively summarize findings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and able to communicate effectively, positively, and professionally at all levels of the credit union

Proficient with Microsoft Office software

Ability to work independently as part of a team with strong work ethic.