Operational Risk Challenge & Advisory Senior Analyst

The role:

The Operational Risk Challenge & Advisory Senior Analyst will play a key role in executing agile targeted reviews focused on assessing critical business decisions and opportunities, including new product launches and major change initiatives. This is an experienced professional role that applies a deep understanding of operational risk to solve diverse and complex problems. The senior analyst will be responsible for conducting agile reviews to ensure controls remain robust and the company's operational risk profile is appropriately managed.

This is a unique opportunity to expand the Senior Analyst’s footprint and take on increased responsibility within a critical second line of defense (2LOD) function. The senior analyst will work independently with minimal supervision, using data and a risk-based approach to get to the truth. They'll run after and solve complex problems, helping to proactively address emerging risks and influence strategic decisions.

What you’ll do: 

• Execute operational risk reviews (“Specialty Reviews”) initiated in response to specific events and opportunities
• Assist in providing credible challenge and oversight on new business initiatives, products, and services
• Assist in providing credible challenge and oversight on the design and implementation of new and modified business processes, procedures, and controls
• Proactively identify and communicate potential risks to management to gain alignment and ensure effective mitigation
• Assist in the continuous improvement of operational risk methodologies and practices, including the development of new approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive decisions and progress toward shared goals
• Maintain awareness of current regulatory/industry trends impacting the operational risk management program
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational risk methodologies and practices
• Maintain familiarity of, and technical expertise with, business unit(s) organizational structure, personnel, activities and products, new product development, financial performance, and risk and problem areas

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of relevant operational risk credible challenge, regulatory, examination or Internal Audit experience
• Understanding of control frameworks, testing methodologies, and risk assessments
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving the root causes of complex issues
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders
• Understanding of risk governance and the second line of defense processes used to review and challenge front line business unit risk management processes
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Experience in banking and/or fintech industry, including regulatory experience
• Data visualization skills

Nice to have:

• Tableau data visualization and analysis
• Experience working in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications (CPA, CCRM, ACAMS, CIA)
• Ability to drive innovation, new practices
• Experience interacting with regulators (Federal Reserve, OCC, CFPB)
• Multi-lingual (Spanish)