Enterprise Risk Analyst

Overview

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst supports the institution's enterprise risk management program by assisting with risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting activities. This role works closely with the ERM Manager, Internal Audit, Compliance, and academic and administrative stakeholders to help integrate risk awareness into institutional operations and decision-making.The ERM Analyst plays a key role in data analysis, documentation, and coordination to ensure the ERM program is effective, sustainable, and aligned with higher education governance and accreditation expectations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Enterprise Risk Management

Assist in the development, tracking, and maintenance of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).

Monitor the status of risk mitigation action plans and follow up with risk owners as needed.

Assist with risk assessment workshops, interviews, and surveys across academic and administrative units.

Document identified risks, controls, and mitigation actions.

Support the evaluation of inherent risk, residual risk, and control effectiveness under the guidance of the ERM Manager.

Support alignment of ERM activities with accreditation requirements (eg, Middle States and other regional accreditors) and applicable regulatory expectations (eg, Title IV, FERPA, Clery Act).

Prepare and maintain risk registers, heat maps, dashboards, KRI tracking and analysis, risk mitigation status reports, risk assessment materials and summaries, and emerging risk reports.

Executive & Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to the executive, including writing and editing emails, drafting memos, and preparing communications.

Monitor industry trends in IT, IS Compliance, and ERM to identify emerging risks and audit innovations.

Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the CAE.

Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and monitoring interns supporting Internal Audit activities, including tracking intern assignments and daily activities.

Internal Audit & Risk Management

Support compliance risk assessments through data compilation, testing, and evaluation of regulatory and policy adherence under supervision.

Assist in financial risk assessments by identifying potential loss areas and vulnerabilities within a business' operations and financial structure.

Manage Operational Audits (Administrative) to evaluate the efficiency and operational effectiveness of internal processes.

Assist with investigations, including, but not limited to, gathering information, documentation, interviews, analysis, and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement & Quality Assurance

Assist with internal and external communications and marketing efforts to enhance Internal Audit visibility.

Support training and communication efforts to promote a risk-aware culture across the institution.

Support the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), including documentation, Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs), and audit performance metrics and Balanced Scorecard reporting.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

2-5 years of experience in compliance auditing, risk management, or internal auditing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Clear written and verbal communication.

Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units.

Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Professional judgment and discretion with sensitive information.

Technical Skills

Risk identification and documentation, basic risk assessment methodologies, and KRI tracking and reporting.

Data analysis and trend identification.

Understanding of higher education governance and shared decision-making, accreditation and regulatory requirements (Title IV, FERPA, Clery Act), and awareness of academic, enrollment, financial, and technology risks.

Strong Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, LogicGate) a plus.

Certifications/Licensures

Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE preferred.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel to Touro University campuses as needed.

Working Conditions

Extensive use of computers.

Extensive time sitting and standing.

Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary USD $72,000.00/Yr.