Associate Operational Risk Analyst

Aflac, Incorporated•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn and effectively use risk management systems, such as Archer.
Basic understanding of operational risk management, internal controls, governance, compliance, or audit principles.
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of potential risks.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Ability to analyze and interpret data from multiple sources.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Bachelors Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or a related major
0-2 years of relevant work experience in risk management or a related field.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Certification CFA, CPA, or similar credentials

Responsibilities

Supports the execution and continuous improvement of the Operational Risk Management framework.
Conducts quarterly Risk Assessments and supporting activities across the Global Investments organization.
Partners with process owners to identify existing and emerging risks and assesses the effectiveness of associated controls.
Helps document risks, control activities, issues, action plans, and remediation efforts within the organization's risk management framework.
Monitors and tracks Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), operational risk events, and remediation activities.
Escalates identified concerns and supports follow-up efforts to ensure risk issues are appropriately addressed.
Meets quarterly with business process owners to understand how their processes, systems, strategies, and operating environments are evolving.
Collaborates with key stakeholders including but not limited to: Global Investments Risk Management, Global Investments Quantitative Analytics, GERM Columbus, Japan Risk, Investment Compliance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, and Global Investments teams in the U.S. and Japan.
Develops an understanding of end-to-end business processes and how risks, controls, and governance activities are interconnected across functions.
Prepares reports, presentations, and other materials for management and committee governance.
Analyzes risk information and trends to support decision-making and risk oversight activities.
Maintains risk documentation and reporting within risk management systems.
Supports the execution of Model Risk Management program activities.
Supports the review and maintenance of policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
Contributes to special projects, control reviews, and risk-related initiatives as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
adoption and parental leave