Risk Analyst

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

18d

About The Position

The Risk Analyst leads the trade partner prequalification process, ensuring subcontractors meet company standards for safety, quality, financial stability, and capacity. The role provides project-specific trade partner selection oversight and approvals, working with preconstruction and operations teams to align risk with project needs. It also involves proactively building relationships with internal teams and external partners. The analyst reviews and monitors trade partner financial and performance information, develops strategies and security requirements to mitigate subcontractor default risk, and collaborates with project teams on trade partner selection and risk planning. The position supports trade partner analysis before and during hard bids, serves as a liaison between Risk and assigned regions or offices, and helps improve risk-system workflows and technology. Decisions on non-routine matters are made with recommendations to a supervisor; exceptions are referred to the supervisor. The stated career path is Senior Risk Analyst.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the stated requirements.
At least 2 years of financial analysis or underwriting analysis experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Organizational skills.
Ability to be proactive and resourceful.
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance.

Responsibilities

Review financial data and other information as part of trade partner prequalification assessments.
Monitor and interpret ongoing trade partner financial performance and make necessary changes to trade partner profiles.
Execute strategies to mitigate subcontractor default risk.
Negotiate and implement security requirements with trade partners to minimize risk exposure.
Collaborate with operations teams on trade partner selection and project risk to reduce the risk of trade partner default.
Give final approval on project trade partner selections as a condition for contracting.
Identify the need for select trade partner Risk Plans and assist project teams in facilitating them.
Act as liaison between Risk and assigned regions or offices; travel, presentations, and participation with offices outside the home office may be required.
Build partnerships among the company and trade partner contacts.
Meet with trade partners and affiliated financial partners to discuss current financial and performance status.
Support project teams with trade partner analysis before and during hard bids.
Seek continuous improvements to risk-system workflows and technology for internal and external parties.