Risk & Operations Analyst ONI

O'Neal Industries•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

This role involves performing deep-dive analyses on operational spend, proposing cost-saving strategies, and monitoring vendor performance. The analyst will evaluate insurance claims, analyze safety data, and support various management system platforms. A key aspect of the role is leveraging AI tools for process automation, financial and operational reporting, and developing new applications for these technologies. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can identify operational improvements and cost-saving opportunities, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with internal teams. The analyst will also research industry trends, assist with ESG and regulatory requirements, and support executive presentations and ad-hoc reporting. Building relationships with key contacts and driving best practices across the company are also important functions of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Operations, Finance, Economics or Statistics.
3+ years of relevant experience dealing with financial analysis, reporting, risk modeling, cost analysis, claims management, investment analysis, etc.
A very high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
Working knowledge of Analytics and AI tools such as Power BI, Python, Copilot, Anthropic, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.
Strong project management, technical, and data analytics/analysis skills.
Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external parties.
Communication skills related to data analysis, modeling and the ability to clearly articulate technical projects and recommendations / conclusions.
Ability to work semi-autonomously and self-direct daily work.
Advanced understanding of general business concepts, including business operations, industry and economic analysis, return and profitability analysis, investment and statistical modeling.
Interested in analyzing real-world business challenges and providing recommendations and solutions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional credential desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform deep-dive analyses on operational spend and propose cost-savings strategies.
Monitor vendor performance metrics and contract compliance.
Evaluate and report on insurance claims, claims history, and claims costs.
Analyze and report on safety and near miss data and develop proactive reports and recommendations.
Support administration, data integrity, and continuous improvement across various management system platforms.
Support data migration, validation, and system implementation efforts related to management system platforms.
Build out automated processes using AI tools to support risk, safety, and other departments.
Utilize Excel, AI and process automation to implement and improve financial and operational reporting.
Be a key driver in understanding current AI tools and assist in developing new applications of these tools.
Perform third party and vendor risk assessments and compliance monitoring activities.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal audit and finance team resources on key projects.
Work through root cause analyses of operational and corporate issues.
Assist with building out new tools and processes for global risk management issues and monitoring.
Perform research on key trends and industry publications to assist with company risk analysis and modeling.
Assist with ESG and other regulatory requirements and corporate responses / monitoring.
Assist and support governance, regulatory, and risk assessment projects, processes, documentation, and solution tracking activities.
Help formalize processes for compliance activities as risk assessments are completed.
Act as a shared resource between Risk, Safety, Finance, and Special Projects.
Assist with various ONI Executive team presentations and ad-hoc reporting requests.
Continually build relationships with key contacts at ONI operating companies and help drive brainstorming / best practices across the company.