Senior Operations Risk Analyst

Ameris Bank•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Operations Risk Analyst is primarily responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating potential operational risks arising from internal processes, systems, people, and external events for the Operations lines of business. This will also include assessing the likelihood and potential impact of these risks. This role will partner with key stakeholders across operations and fraud functions to strengthen the risk and control environment and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in risk required
Bachelor’s degree in finance, risk management or related field required.
Proficiency in risk tools such as Audit Board is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of banking operations, risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Strong data analysis skills.
Proficient with using Excel for basic data quality and data validation checks.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with internal customers at all levels.
Excellent initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the ability to analyze details and place them into the big picture.
Strong time management & prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in banking operations or risk roles preferred.
ORM, FRM, CRISC or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for implementation of the bank's risk framework, policies and procedures.
Identify and assess the operational risks across operations and fraud business units.
Oversee risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) and process mapping.
Collaborate with the business to identify and implement controls and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor KIs and track the risk trends.
Liaise with Internal audit and compliance on risk audits.
Facilitate the regulatory exams and help gather requested documents.
Perform annual risk assessments across operations and fraud functions.
Support in identifying risk exposures and testing the controls across operations and fraud.
Participate in business continuity planning.