Enterprise Risk Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Risk Analyst to support a banking client in Pittsburgh, PA. This position works closely with multiple business areas to evaluate operational risk, strengthen control practices, and deliver clear reporting for leadership review. The role is well suited for someone with experience in risk, compliance, internal audit, or control assessment who can balance independent analysis with effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support enterprise risk reviews by gathering information from business teams, evaluating control effectiveness, and documenting inherent and residual risk conclusions.

• Oversee elements of end-user computing governance by maintaining supporting standards, advising stakeholders, coordinating training efforts, and validating business unit compliance through review and testing.

• Contribute to fraud risk activities, including monitoring relevant issues, supporting investigative processes, and assisting with regulatory reporting when required.

• Prepare consolidated risk reporting for management and board-level audiences, including analysis tied to risk appetite measures and review of submissions received from business units.

• Partner with operational areas across the bank to identify emerging concerns, assess incidents or control gaps, and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.

• Participate in compliance and control testing activities, record findings accurately, and communicate exceptions or areas for improvement to appropriate stakeholders.

• Provide independent second-line review of risk decisions made by the business, offering sound judgment and constructive feedback backed by clear rationale.

• Maintain accurate risk assessment data and supporting documentation within designated risk management tools and reporting processes.

• Respond to regulatory and internal inquiries by assembling risk-related information and presenting conclusions in a clear, thorough manner.

• Deliver responsive support to internal partners by clarifying requirements, guiding completion of risk-related tasks, and promoting consistent risk management practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, operational risk, or a similar control-focused function.

• Background in the financial services or banking industry with familiarity in enterprise risk management frameworks and control evaluation.

• Experience performing or supporting risk assessments, including analysis of controls, risk ratings, and documentation of findings.

• Knowledge of fraud risk practices, fraud analytics, fraud investigation support, or related regulatory reporting processes

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word, with the ability to prepare structured reports and analysis.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present risk insights clearly to management audiences.