Process, Risk, Control Officer I

About the role

The position is a first line of defense risk professional within the Enterprise Controls and Change Office, responsible for the execution and support of the enterprise risk control self-assessment (RCSA).

Responsibilities

• Execute on RCSA framework and associated assessment unit changes to operational process, risks and controls in support of all business units across the enterprise.
• Influence, participate in the development and maturation of the firm’s risk programs to meet with regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Enterprise and Operational risk management programs, providing effective challenge as necessary to program updates, changes.
• Participate in all applicable working groups for the risk programs.
• Communicate, train and monitor adherence of business partners and business risk teammates for changes in risk programs; provide coaching on effective execution, sharing best practices where applicable.
• Act as a conduit between first line teammates and second line risk program owners/risk partners.
• Deliver/Influence recommendations for updates to relevant policies and procedures for risk program execution.
• Establish working relationships with line of business leaders and second line, third line of defense risk partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or science/academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• 4+ years of risk management experience in business continuity or related field, and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Broad risk and regulatory knowledge with an emphasis on: Credit, Market, Liquidity, Compliance, Operational, Reputation and Strategic Risks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategically, multi-task, and drive change.
• Strong quantitative, governance, and analytic abilities.
• Ability to provide effective challenge to senior levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or science/academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent science/academic field preferred.
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)/Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent advanced risk certification preferred.

Benefits

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during the first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan may be available.