Sr Governance Analyst - Enterprise Fraud

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team•Sacramento, CA

11d•$85,100 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a strategic risk and compliance leader who drives enterprise fraud governance by performing risk assessments, identifying gaps, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and audit requirements. The individual will act as a trusted advisor and business partner, collaborating across various departments to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and support sound business decisions. The role also involves transforming complex information into actionable insights, developing policies and reporting frameworks, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required or Bachelor’s Degree business administration required
7+ years or more related experience with emphasis on regulatory compliance, project management, customer service, branch operations, complaint resolution and problem-solving.
3+ years risk management and governance experience required.

Nice To Haves

Commensurate experience in business communications, analysis and/or regulatory compliance preferred
Experience in performing trend analysis, particularly as it relates to fraud trends, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare all formal risk assessment reports for Enterprise Fraud, gathering information and data from relevant departments.
Conduct gap analysis for formal Risk Assessments and applicable reporting, preparing tracking, resolution steps, and reporting on gap resolution.
Create and lead new risk assessment development as required by auditors or Risk Management, including research for risk statements and baseline data.
Assist management with the development of documented management-monitoring programs to identify improvement opportunities for ongoing compliance.
Create and lead new governing Corporate and Board policies/programs, conducting regulation research and coordinating approvals.
Conduct and coordinate the annual review of all Enterprise Fraud policies.
Oversee the management of division procedures and member communications.
Liaise with Internal/External Audit, Corporate Compliance, General Counsel, and Risk Management to remediate issues.
Provide advice on governance, risk, and compliance to Enterprise Fraud.
Use computer databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and statistical applications to analyze and present data.
Study current literature on research methodology and make recommendations for departmental improvements.
Oversee the preparation of informational reports for various organizational levels, including fraud trends and departmental progress.
Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance, including Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.
Participate in projects and assist with training as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of reporting and departmental processes.
Develop and maintain working relationships with management, peers, subordinates, and external vendors to achieve strategic goals.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.