Senior Risk Management Analyst

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Risk and Control Assurance (ORCA) team is responsible for strengthening TransUnion's risk management framework by ensuring key business processes have effective controls in place to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks. Reporting to the Operational Risk Manager within the Risk Assurance organization, this team partners across the business to support risk assessments, control testing, incident reviews, and continuous improvement of the enterprise risk management program. This role reports to Director of Risk Management. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, control testing, compliance, internal audit, or control assurance activities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, operational risk concepts, and internal control principles.
• Experience conducting or supporting risk assessments, control testing, risk monitoring, or audit activities.
• Experience working within a regulated industry such as financial services, banking, insurance, fintech, or other compliance-driven environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate control effectiveness and recommend practical improvements.
• Ability to communicate risk and control findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Excel for data analysis, control testing documentation, and reporting.
• Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing risk presentations and executive reporting materials.
• Microsoft Word for documenting testing results, control assessments, and risk procedures.
• Microsoft SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and control evidence storage.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and present risk-related data effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) certifications such as CCEP, ARM, GRCP, or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide risk and compliance programs.
• Exposure to control monitoring, issue remediation, and risk reporting processes.
• Knowledge of operational risk management best practices within financial services organizations.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders to improve controls, governance, and risk management maturity.

Responsibilities

• Execute activities within the Operational Risk and Control Assurance (ORCA) Program, supporting TransUnion's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and maintain control testing methodologies, testing scripts, and testing protocols for key operational controls.
• Perform control testing activities, including review of supporting evidence to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps, weaknesses, or improvement opportunities and partner with stakeholders to strengthen risk mitigation efforts.
• Support investigations following operational incidents or risk events and assist in designing enhanced controls where necessary.
• Analyze risk, control, and testing results and present findings to business stakeholders and risk leadership.
• Assess compliance with risk management policies, standards, and control requirements across business processes.
• Document testing results, observations, recommendations, and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive a strong risk and control culture throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental plan options
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage
• Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family
• Short- and long-term disability
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Travel accident coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility planning coverage
• Caregiver support
• Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match
• Complimentary Care@Work membership
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Financial wellness resources
• Career coaching
• Optional long-term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Charitable gift matching
• Paid volunteer time off
• Corporate volunteer events
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior