First Line Risk Senior Analyst

First Line Senior Risk Analyst - Charlotte, NC As the First Line Sr. Risk Analyst, you will participate, along with the first line risk teams, to define the target state for monitoring and testing for assigned products, processes and services. You will be responsible for assessing and executing the control monitoring and testing program for multiple lines of business and/or products. The Sr Risk Analyst will work within established timelines to deliver control testing and metric monitoring which are critical to determining control environment effectiveness. Further, the Sr Risk Analyst will act as a technical control expert in support of one or more critical business processes. Primary Responsibilities Recommend an assessment of the controls performance based on analysis and assist in the training and development of peers. Through workshops, identify and implement continuous monitoring and risk‑adjusted control testing. Increase the use of key control metrics, automated testing and data analytics to provide value and insight to key stakeholders. Execute the control monitoring and testing program for assigned products, processes and services. Meet all established SLAs related to control testing and continuous monitoring. Support Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) execution, make recommendations to existing risks/controls/control assessment method, support exam management through delivery of control monitoring documentation and related analysis, and support risk issue closure. Maintain up‑to‑date understanding of business processes along with regulatory, statutory and legislative requirements for risk management and controls. Collaborate with designated business partners to remain apprised of status of ongoing risk, control, change initiatives as well as to ensure compliance with internal risk management requirements. Write and maintain metric requirement documents including overall solution, data definitions, and process flow. Partner with other members of the Commercial Risk team, using metric‑based visualizations to facilitate Business Partner, Independent Risk Management and Senior Leadership decision‑making. Required Skills & Experience 2‑4 years’ experience in a risk management and testing environment. Strong analytical skills and an innovative approach to solving both practical and theoretical problems. Ability to collaborate effectively, build relationships, facilitate discussions, and diplomatically build consensus across diverse audiences/viewpoints. Excellent communication skills and experience producing high‑quality materials for management consumption. Proficient use of Microsoft suite of products and Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence). Preferred Skills & Experience Understanding of internal testing best practices & methodologies (e.g. OCC Comptroller’s Handbook on Internal Controls, FINRA 3120 Supervisory Control System). Experience with statistical analysis and trending of testing metrics. Proficient use of Salesforce, Alteryx and Tableau. Proficient use of Microsoft suite of products and Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence). Educational, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or an equivalent field or equivalent work experience. Hours & Work Schedule Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: Hybrid/4 days in the office, 1 remote Work Location: Charlotte, NC Pay Transparency The salary for this position is $70,000–$80,000 per year. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience. Benefits We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. 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