Risk Management Specialist
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Sacramento, CASalary: Competitive Description: The
Judge Group has partnered with one of the leading financial
institutions in Sacramento, CA. We are searching for a Risk
Management Specialist. This position is HYBRID (onsite- 2-3 days a
week)***Email your resume directly to dwyatt@judge.com for faster
consideration***GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Risk Management Specialist
is responsible for utilizing our risk management framework to
identify, assess, measure, monitor and help mitigate the financial,
reputational, regulatory and operational risks (among others)
associated with products and services. This individual will work to
identify, assess, and create mitigation plans for various risks
throughout by executing defined risk assessment programs (i.e.,
risk and control assessments, new product/initiative risk
assessments, etc.). Working with internal business partners this
role will need to understand business unit operational activities,
identify existing operational process risks, understand process
flows and be able to identify and propose key risk indicators and
controls. Additionally, this role will partner with
cross-functional areas to ensure that risk mitigation action plans
are developed, implemented and maintained as well as monitor
ongoing risks and mitigation. This role must be able to coordinate
and prepare risk assessments as well as report on the ongoing risk
narrative appropriate to the audience. Assists ERM leadership to
implement and educate on the policies, standards, guidelines,
tools, models, and procedures required to support our operational
risk management program.TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:1. Perform risk
and control assessments, assess and implement related controls
(e.g. operational, information security, compliance, etc.), and
analyze information (e.g. risk events, root cause analysis, audit
findings, KRIs/KPIs, etc.) to identify: risks, process and control
improvement opportunities, and effective mitigation strategies.2.
Perform or participate in business or process risk assessments, in
conjunction with the business unit owners, as needed. Support
business unit risk identification, assessment and reporting.3.
Perform new product/service risk assessments to ensure risks
associated with new activities are effectively measured, monitored,
and controlled.4. Review and provide effective challenge to first
line risk assessments, including completeness of risk
identification, end-to-end processes, inherent risk ratings,
residual risk rating, and control design ratings.5. Review and
analyze other internal and external reports as inputs to assigned
risk assessments.6. Work with internal business partners to
identify and/or define area specific quantitative and qualitative
key risk and performance indicators.7. Ensure identified issues and
concerns are reported and escalated, as appropriate. Provide
concise written updates to management on progress, problem
situations and recommended solutions. Review business unit actions
to resolve identified issues for closure.8. Assist in the reporting
of event-driven operational loss data and in performing root cause
analysis in order to recommend process and control improvements to
prevent risk events and losses from occurring in the future.9.
Provide risk advisory services to business stakeholders on policies
and internal controls to manage risk exposures in day-to-day
operations. Independently facilitate or lead stakeholder meetings
and management briefings on relevant issues, risks or trends,
associated with enterprise-level risks.10. Tactfully yet
assertively challenge assumptions and perspectives on risk
throughout the organization. Recommend improvements to policies,
procedures and practices to reduce costs, improve internal controls
and/or drive efficiencies.11. Coordinate with risk management
leadership to maintain risk assessments, operational loss events,
issues and other relevant risk information for management reporting
and record keeping.12. Develop and prepare management reports and
communications according to established frequencies and ensure data
accuracy.13. Build productive partnerships and trust with other key
ERM stakeholders, leadership and business functions across the
enterprise.14. Maintain an ever-growing knowledge of ERM and
industry trends, best practices and techniques that can be
practically applied.15. As needed, contribute to special projects
and initiatives that support the Risk Management Program and/or key
focus areas of the organization.16. Maintain a thorough
understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to
credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money
laundering laws appropriate to the position.PHYSICAL SKILLS,
ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THESETASKS:1. Professional oral and written communication skills
required to interact with staff, management, and all member
channels.2. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully
operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office
equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer,
facsimile machine and telephone.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS &
RELATIONSHIPS:1. INTERNAL: All levels of staff and management.2.
EXTERNAL: Industry associates and others as
needed.QUALIFICATIONS:1. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, preferably
in business, finance, accounting, risk management, or related
discipline.2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
in enterprise and/or operational risk management, audit or
compliance in a financial institution preferred.3.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:--- Experience working with risk
management/operational risk management programs, practices and
processes inclusive of risk identification, analysis,
mitigation/control, communication, monitoring, reporting and
escalation.--- Knowledge of Operational Risk Management concepts
and practices (i.e., process mapping, risk identification,
assessment of control environments, risk monitoring and
measurements) and understanding of the relevant operational risk
types/sub-types, is preferred.--- Strong analytical,
problem-solving and workflow analysis skills, including ability to
quickly interpret and synthesize information from various sources,
identifying key points and issues.--- Ability to apply judgment
around risk management and control frameworks and industry best
practices and make sound risk/reward decisions using a balance of
data, logic and intuition to inform critical business strategies
and processes.--- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;
ability to quickly develop rapport to build cross functional
partnerships.--- Ability to influence and interface effectively
with all levels of responsibility within the organization.
Comfortable in presenting ideas and facilitating group meetings.---
Must have strong communication (verbal, written and presentation)
skills with high articulation ability. Ability to present findings
in a clear and concise manner to management level audiences.---
Strong organizational skills, with a high degree of initiative and
ability to self-start and self prioritize assignments, and make
timely and effective decisions.--- Strong process facilitation,
process management and improvement skills; ability to independently
and effectively handle multiple priorities and deliver a quality
result within tight deadlines.--- Solid work ethics and able to
work effectively both independently and in a team.--- Proficient in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint).This
position does not need to have experience is designing risk
management processes, however needs to be at the same high level,
2nd line of function Risk in a company.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1.
Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility
required.2. Corrected vision within the normal range.3. Hearing
within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided
if needed.4. Ability to lift 15 lbs. as may be required.5.
Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact
with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.6. Unusually long or inconsistent
hours may be required to accomplish tasks.7. Travel may be needed
to accomplish tasks. Overnight travel is sometimes necessary.
Occasional weekend and evening schedules
required.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Relevant risk management
certifications or credentials
beneficial.Contact:dwyatt@judge.comThis job and many more are
available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at
www.judge.com
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