Associate Operational Risk Analyst

About the role

Aflac Asset Management LLC is seeking an Associate Operational Risk Analyst to support the execution and continuous improvement of the Operational Risk Management framework within the Global Investments organization. This hybrid role requires on-site presence in New York, NY at least 60% of the work week, with the balance completed remotely from a U.S. continental location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly risk assessments and supporting activities across the Global Investments organization.
• Partner with process owners to identify existing and emerging risks and assess the effectiveness of associated controls.
• Document risks, control activities, issues, action plans, and remediation efforts within the organization’s risk management framework.
• Monitor and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), operational risk events, and remediation activities.
• Escalate identified concerns and support follow-up efforts to ensure risk issues are appropriately addressed.
• Meet quarterly with business process owners to understand evolving processes, systems, strategies, and operating environments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Global Investments Risk Management, Global Investments Quantitative Analytics, GERM Columbus, Japan Risk, Investment Compliance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, and Global Investments teams in the U.S. and Japan.
• Develop an understanding of end-to-end business processes and how risks, controls, and governance activities interconnect across functions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for management and committee governance.
• Analyze risk information and trends to support decision-making and risk oversight activities.
• Maintain risk documentation and reporting within risk management systems.
• Support the execution of Model Risk Management program activities.
• Support the review and maintenance of policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Contribute to special projects, control reviews, and risk-related initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related major.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience in risk management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, CPA, or similar credentials.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn and effectively use risk management systems such as Archer.
• Basic understanding of operational risk management, internal controls, governance, compliance, or audit principles.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of potential risks.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Travel

• 10% or less.