Operations Risk Analyst

Insight Global • New York, NY

432d

About The Position

The Operations Risk Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the Operational Risk Management Framework at a leading Asset Management firm. This position involves identifying, monitoring, measuring, and controlling operational risks, while providing data-driven insights to senior management for strategic decision-making. The analyst will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance risk management practices and promote a strong risk culture within the organization.

Requirements

• 6+ years in financial services risk management, internal controls, audit or business process management activities.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills to partner and build professional relationships in a cross functional environment.
• Familiarity with GRC systems and risk management tools/platforms.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral capabilities of complex thematic reporting, ability to influence and guide others at various levels of the organization with concise and logical communications.
• Proven strategic thinker and creative problem solver with the ability to analyze and synthesize sophisticated issues and identify common themes and solutions.
• Robust standard methodologies toolkit for data management, reporting, and presentations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Detail oriented and accuracy in all business results.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive decisions, manage change, and learn quickly - Strong background in financial services specifically within investment banking, asset management, private equity, insurance investment, and/or transfer agents.
• Experience with tools such as Archer, Auditboard, PowerBI, and Pyramid.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Operational Risk Management Framework activities, including incident collection and analysis, self-identified issues management, and maintenance of the Risk and Controls inventory.
• Facilitate assessments of new business and critical initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and functional groups to develop and supervise Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and mitigation plans for effective risk management.
• Build and present investigative analyses on risk trends and themes to senior management.
• Promote and build a strong risk management culture across business and functional groups through ongoing engagement, training, and relationship building.
• Serve as an independent challenge function by applying good judgement in the evaluation of risk, controls, and remediation plans.
• Assist in preparation of materials for recurring Operational Risk governance activities and executive level reporting.
• Conduct enterprise and other risk assessments to identify and assess significant risks and associated remediation plans that support business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed