Risk Operations Analyst

SouthState Bank

About The Position

This position performs essential functions within SouthState’s second-line Risk Management Division, supporting the Risk Operations team and promoting sound risk management principles across the enterprise. The role manages assigned operational functions, including planning and executing Enterprise Risk Management Program Roadmap and Archer Development Roadmap initiatives. The analyst manages stakeholder development in the Archer GRC platform, builds partnerships with second- and third-line business units, and serves as a system consultant for end-user questions. The position develops Archer GRC reports and dashboards, leads system change management from requirements gathering through development and user acceptance testing, and documents approvals. It also supports Archer Governance Committee materials, monitors and presents development progress, and documents committee meeting minutes with executive stakeholders. The role maintains departmental procedures and program reporting, performs administration and project management as needed, and may develop or support training for business lines on Archer, operational risk, industry practices, and risk and control standards. The position requires some travel, up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) applications or equivalent.
Financial acumen, project management, and GRC system organization skills.
Demonstrated industry, general banking, and market knowledge.
Experience independently leading and executing risk assessments, including RCSAs, and/or assessing the adequacy of policies, procedures, processes, and compliance and operational controls.
Clear understanding of risks and internal controls, with the ability to evaluate and determine control adequacy and effectiveness.
Effective relationship management and execution skills, including the ability to operate successfully in a matrixed corporate environment.
Attention to accuracy and detail; thought leadership, initiative, and independent judgment.
Ability to work independently with little day-to-day direction and to multi-task effectively.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with mid- to senior-level management, internal clients, peers, and audit.
Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and through electronic channels; use a computer frequently, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor; sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods; and bend and reach.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of Risk Management and/or Internal Audit experience in banking is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage stakeholder development initiatives in the Archer GRC platform and build partnerships with second- and third-line business units and stakeholders.
Serve as an Archer GRC system consultant and address end-user questions.
Develop Archer GRC reporting and identify dashboard needs based on input from system users.
Lead the system change management process for existing and future solutions, including requirements gathering, development, user acceptance testing, and documentation of sign-offs.
Design test scripts and review user acceptance testing results for proposed changes in lower system environments.
Support Archer Governance Committee materials, monitor and present system development progress, and document committee meeting minutes with executive stakeholders.
Manage assigned Risk Management Division operational functions, including planning and executing assigned Enterprise Risk Management Program Roadmap and Archer Development Roadmap initiatives.
Develop and maintain departmental procedures and program-related reporting as assigned.
Perform administration and project management duties as needed.
Develop, facilitate, or support training on Archer end-user experience, operational risk topics, industry practices, and risk and control standards.
Take ownership of tasks and challenges encountered in the operation of the assigned position.