Operational Risk Analyst
About The Position
Daiwa Capital Markets America is seeking an Analyst with experience of Operational Risk and/or Third Party Risk Management (“TPRM”) to join our Operational Risk Management (“ORM”) team. The ORM team is responsible for both the ORM and TPRM programs, working to execute robust risk management processes across the firm. The work environment is dynamic and focused on continuous program improvement, automation and integration with the other risk stripes and related programs. The role entails working closely with ORM team members and collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders to implement and deliver all components of the framework. In addition, you will directly contribute to risk related initiatives including new operational risk initiatives, incident response, RCSA, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), eGRC system integration and risk reporting. The role involves interaction with management across the firm and involvement in a range of projects that provides for a challenging and multi-faceted work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related subject.
- 5+ years of experience in operational risk and/or third party risk management.
- Hands on experience of Operational Risk processes (e.g. RCSA, KRI, Incident/Issues Management, Scenario Analysis, and risk reporting).
- Financial services industry experience, preferably in the broker/dealer or banking sectors.
- Strong organizational, documentation, analytical, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong analytical approach and a focus on bringing new ideas to increase efficiency/ automation.
- Experience using and administering eGRC systems.
Nice To Haves
- Risk management certification preferred (e.g. CRISC).
Responsibilities
- Assist with ongoing development, rollout and maintenance of the Operational Risk and TPRM Programs.
- Perform third party risk assessment during onboarding and for periodic reviews.
- Work with the first line of the defense (1LoD) to develop KRIs, and monitoring for elevated risks.
- Assist the 1LoD with operational incident reporting, conducting incident root cause analysis and reporting to management.
- Assist business managers to perform Risk and Control Self-Assessments and reviewing the responses.
- Maintain strong relationships with business management and providing risk training.
- Develop risk reporting and dashboards to meet the needs of business management and ORM.
- Identify and document potential risks associated with the operational processes across the firm including trading and operations.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Ancillary Insurance (Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short & Long-term Disability)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Parental Leave
- Family building benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Professional development, educational assistance and training programs
- Community Engagement Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
