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Early Warning® · 2 days ago

Risk Management Risk Analyst - LOD1

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Early Warning is a trusted name in payments, partnering with institutions to enhance access to financial services. The Risk Management Risk Analyst will design and maintain risk reporting tools, support risk leaders, and improve risk oversight through data analytics and automation.

Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance executive-level risk dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making across the First Line Risk organization

Partner with risk leaders to identify key metrics and risk indicators (KRIs, KPIs) and ensure consistency in reporting across business lines

Design and implement automated reporting solutions leveraging data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent

Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and completeness of reported information

Develop and maintain data models, queries, and workflows to support advanced analytics and scenario assessments

Identify opportunities to streamline manual reporting processes through automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL,VBA)

Design, pilot, and implement automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk

Collaborate with technology and data governance teams to integrate automated solutions within approved data and reporting environments

Support First Line Risk leaders in monitoring key risk areas such as operational risk, compliance, controls testing, and issue management

Assist in the design and monitoring of control frameworks, including trend analysis and early risk detection

Translate data and analytics into concise executive summaries and visual storytelling for leadership and governance committees

Act as a subject matter expert for risk reporting standards, data lineage, and metric definitions within the First Line

Ensure that all reporting and automation processes comply with internal data governance and risk management standards

Participate in risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation activities as required

Continuously evaluate and improve reporting methodologies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and evolving risk frameworks

Qualification

Risk management principlesData visualization toolsAutomation solutionsScripting languagesData governanceInfluence managementTrend analysisControl frameworksExecutive summariesEffective communicationOrganization skillsPresentation skills

Required

Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field of specialty

Minimum of 8 or more years of audit, operational risk or other risk management experience or other proven related business experience

Good understanding of risk management and internal control leading practices within specialized area of focus

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment

Working knowledge of regulatory requirements within specific area of focus

Effective communication, organization and presentation skills

Effective influence management skills

Preferred

Knowledge of COSO's Internal Control – Integrated Framework, or similar

Certification in risk management

First line of defense risk management experience

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.