Hybrid - Lead Risk Management Analyst

Location: Hybrid - Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL

Description:
Responsible for supporting the operation of the risk function by evaluating and analyzing operational risks of varying complexity and for identifying and implementing approaches and solutions to mitigate those risks.
Responsible for using a Risk and Control Self-Assessment template to identify and evaluate related risks and controls for a process, automated initiative or process improvement.
Expected to be skilled in assessing operational risks, aggregating results and presenting outcomes to management and officers.
Typically requires 5-plus years of senior level experience in operational risk management or internal audit. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to complete risk assessments to support the Risk Office to achieve its operational goals. Advanced risk management skill and proficiency in risk assessment and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Plan and conduct Risk and Control Self-Assessments and other targeted risk assessments.
Create process maps for identified operational processes.
Collaborate with management and personnel to define risk assessment scope
Identify inherent operational risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
Gather and synthesize data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement solutions to management
Lead/conduct or train junior team members to perform operational risk assessments of business activities, processes, for operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements, federal and state laws, and quality control standards, policies and procedures
Develop, lead and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and risk mitigation processes Considerable impact
Prepare and present to management and/or affected business unit summaries, operational and regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions
Qualifications:
Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization
Advanced knowledge and understanding of operational risk management or risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies
Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
Experience with managing multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact
Advanced knowledge of operational and regulatory risk control concepts and practices
Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives
Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced research and analytical skills
Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Auditing, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Desired - Master s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience