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BRMi · 5 hours ago

REL Operational Risk Analyst

Winchester City County, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

BRMi is seeking a REL Operational Risk Analyst. The role involves executing control testing for SOX/Internal Control over Financial Reporting and developing operational risk management frameworks for Real Estate Lending.

ConsultingInformation ServicesProfessional ServicesSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

1st LOD role executing Control testing for SOX/Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for NFCU’s largest product portfolio – Real Estate Lending

Support and regularly interact with Senior Management

Help develop and implement operational risk management frameworks, methodologies, reporting, quantification/testing, policies, standards, and procedures as appropriate

Responsible for implementing effective programs and measures designed to identify and mitigate risks associated with Real Estate Lending (REL)

Promote operational efficiency and service excellence through appropriate risk management strategies, process improvements and training while reducing and mitigating operational, reputation, legal and financial losses

Collaborate with Real Estate Lending and other operational risk teams across the company

Routinely liaise with internal and external audit/exam functions and entities

Manage timely resolution, remediation status and general reporting of Operational risk issues/findings and Events

Review and edit Policies and Procedures supporting the business

Perform root cause analysis on issues and findings as appropriate

Evaluate the adequacy of corrective action and report on the status of approved recommendations

Ensure the business units’ adherence to remediation actions

Recommend and implement solutions to enhance/upgrade processes and supporting systems

Experience balancing stakeholders

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative, display a high degree of initiative and integrity

Highly effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to persuade and influence management decisions, to interact effectively with Sr. levels of staff, and to communicate complex information in an easily understandable manner

Significant knowledge of, and proficiency in, data analysis, reporting, and external research, including the ability to develop conclusions and feasible alternatives to formulate courses of action, including forecasting and cost- benefit analysis

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide others and prioritize multiple duties to achieve results in a multi-tasked, time sensitive office environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Controls TestingRisk ManagementData AnalyticsGRC SystemsRisk Control Self AssessmentsReal Estate LendingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Technology, Statistics, Math, or other analytical field

Controls Testing (SOX, Compliance and other Operational) Experience - Required

Prior Risk Management, Data Analytics or Internal Audit experience at a Financial Institution

Hands-on experience with GRC Systems

Performed and facilitated Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) - Required

Experience in identification, tracking, management and reporting of Issues & Findings

Understanding of inherent and residual risks; experience with key versus non-key control identification

Working knowledge of industry best practices

Experience balancing stakeholders

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative, display a high degree of initiative and integrity

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide others and prioritize multiple duties to achieve results in a multi-tasked, time sensitive office environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills