Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Analyst, Operational Risk to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews identified risks and liabilities; informs and recommends resolutions with business lines to mitigate risk potential;
- Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of existing controls and provides recommendations on opportunities for improvement;
- Assists senior level staff and management as requested;
- Informs employees on risk policies and guidelines to build a risk aware culture and practice across the organization;
- Evaluates risk management contingency plans and reports findings;
- Adjusts risk management policies, systems, and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within the department;
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
- Interprets and applies procedures, ensures analysis is documented and that records are maintained;
- Prepares appropriate review memorandum summarizing liabilities and recommends follow-up evaluations.
Requirements:
- Ability to analyze risk and provide recommendations and/or resolutions to minimize risk;
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment;
- Ability to change direction as project demand dictates;
- Ability to stay abreast of industry best practices, procedures, and techniques;
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills;
- Ability to interpret, analyze and apply data/information;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking;
- Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook) skills;
- Demonstrated practical and theoretical knowledge of risk principles, concepts and policies;
- Ability to build and foster internal relationships;
- Strong quantitative capabilities and analytical skills, including an investigative mindset;
- 3-5 years in Risk Management/Risk MIS;
- Ability to summarize, document, and communicate information in a clear and concise manner;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.