Senior Associate Risk Specialist | Retail Bank Data Management and Governance
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support for all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line control suite validations, ensuring controls are accurately documented and operating effectively
Manage and maintain supporting documentation for first line testing & controls compliance, including procedure documents, change logs, and calendar management
Execute rigorous compliance monitoring of data management processes
Collaborate with business process owners and data risk advisors to assess the current data risk and controls environment, and recommend process and control improvements as needed
Work with cross functional stakeholders to identify and evaluate technology and automation opportunities to drive efficiency and ensure coverage of risk and regulatory requirements
Identify and assist with remediation of identified gaps in our control environment
Support governance and reporting efforts, including control change management processes (new controls, enhancements, retirements), execution of semi-annual checklists and annual deep dives for control recertification, and production of regular performance reports
Apply sound inquiry and analysis to make recommendations and decisions
Maintain and enhance the control suite roadmap and manage associated data management initiatives to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence partners across multiple levels of the organization on complex data governance, control execution, and risk topics
- Strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and a successful track record of thriving in a fast-paced environment, especially concerning control governance and reporting
- The ability to adapt to change quickly, especially changes in data policy or technology capabilities
- A solid grasp of process management concepts and risk management principles
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
- At least 2 years of Process or Project Management experience
- At least 2 years of experience in Control Testing, Risk Management, or Data Governance