Senior Process and Controls Analyst

CoBank•St. Louis Park, MN

2d•$89,600 - $110,160•Hybrid

About The Position

Partners with leadership to provide technical expertise and performs the day-to-day activity of the process and controls team. Delivers tactical guidance and subject matter expertise to department staff to identify areas of improvement within Operations. Supports management in the implementation of new products, systems and processes to help ensure controls are designed and operating effectively prior to implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or a related field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years of professional experience related to audit practices, preferably within the financial services industry; or proven experience identifying opportunities for improving processes; or proven experience developing processes which changed the way the business works and streamlined manual processes. required
Prior Experience identifying and evaluating complex business and technology risks, developing internal controls that mitigate risk required
General knowledge of risk assessment principles required.
Works autonomously, is inquisitive about the why's and how's of processes and controls.
Able to build positive working relationships across the Bank.

Nice To Haves

Prior Experience with ICFR, SOC 1/SOC 2, ITGCs, COSO, and Internal Controls preferred
CPA, CISA, or CIA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Supports leadership to execute and monitor division standards, processes and performance measures.
Performs activities related to monitoring and tracking, makes recommendations for enhancements to policy, process, procedure or controls like internal division compliance testing from external examinations, and internal audits.
Serves as an escalation point for operational risk management issues identified by internal stakeholders or external customers. Acts as liaison between lines of business, division leadership and enterprise stakeholders to monitor and drive issue resolution.
Performs activities related to monitoring and oversight for the ICFR, SOC and Operational Controls environment.
Partners with business lines to assess and monitor the business process and control environment ensuring process meet business objectives and controls effectively mitigate business risks.
Collaborates with business line to promote and champion an environment of continuous improvement, increasing overall organizational effectiveness, efficiency and fosters a risk mindset.
Partners with management to ensure effective organizational communication using change management frameworks to establish and maintain risk awareness.
Performs quality control, process review and statistical monitoring of Operation Division’s quality and performance metrics through periodic testing and remediation processes.
Supports the preparation and distribution of regular management reports. Supports the division’s analytics and reporting requirements, utilizing sampling, trend analysis, and data mining. Prepares management reports for Operations leadership, and other ad hoc reporting as requested.
Contributes toward creating efficient solutions to challenges that impact the overall Operations Division, while maintaining a focus on productivity and risk management.
Supports the ongoing maintenance and deployment of new technologies by collaborating with operational business units to understand technology needs, test the effectiveness of technology solutions and prepare the team for successful implementation leveraging change management best practices.
Champions automation and digitization of business processes and controls to improve the customer and associate experience across each stage of the customer journey.

Benefits

Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
Competitive Compensation & Incentive
Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year
Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
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