Sr. GRC Analyst
About The Position
First Entertainment Credit Union is seeking a Sr. GRC Analyst to support continuous improvement, management self-identification, and policy governance. The role supports the Director in executing enterprise-wide programs that strengthen risk ownership, facilitate risk self-identification, and advance control maturity. The analyst assists with implementing and improving GRC frameworks, including risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), policy and procedure governance, issue management, and initiatives to strengthen risk culture. The position works closely with business units to gather data, monitor program effectiveness, and keep policies and procedures current and aligned with organizational goals. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity based in the Los Angeles office. The posting states that the role reports to the VP, ERM. Targeted pay in California is $80,000 to $100,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) or enterprise risk management roles.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support process improvement initiatives.
- Experience with risk and control self-assessment (RCSA), policy governance, and issue management processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across business units.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Proficiency in GRC software tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree or relevant certifications such as CRMA, CISA, or similar.
- Experience in a regulated industry, such as financial services.
- Familiarity with advanced data analytics or automation tools to support GRC initiatives.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects or process improvement efforts, along with strong project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement of GRC programs and ensure alignment with ERM strategy.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized GRC methodologies, templates, and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline or automate risk and control activities.
- Support risk self-identification and the annual RCSA program through data collection and preparation.
- Partner with first-line teams to document risks, controls, and issues accurately.
- Contribute to policy and procedure updates to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Analyze lessons learned from issues, audits, and events to strengthen GRC practices.
- Oversee the issue-management lifecycle for risk, audit, and compliance findings, ensuring strong root-cause analysis, effective corrective actions, and timely remediation.
- Translate incidents, losses, and near-misses into actionable control enhancements.
- Monitor KRIs and control metrics, providing insights into residual risk and emerging trends.
- Develop executive- and board-level reporting on GRC maturity, RCSA results, issue trends, and overall risk posture.
- Support enterprise risk committees and governance forums with data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Serve as second-line lead for regulatory exams and audits.
- Maintain exam-ready documentation and ensure alignment with supervisory expectations, including those of the NCUA, OCC, and Federal Reserve.
- Uphold the organization's mission and core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
