Sr. Risk Analyst

Early Warning®•Chicago, IL

1d•$84,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose The Risk Analyst will support the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management in the execution, monitoring, and maintenance of the Company’s enterprise risk management program, including the three-lines of defense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or a related field required.
Five (5) or more years’ risk professional experience; three (3) or more within the financial services industry.
Advanced knowledge and experience with analytic and reporting tools, specifically Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookup, power query, etc.) and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge and experience within a formal three-lines of defense program.
Experience with standard risk management frameworks, concepts, and practices.
Ability to work independently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to collaborate with and obtain support from others across an organization, including Product Development, Legal/Compliance, Operations, IT, and Accounting/Finance.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications in Risk, Audit, Financial Analysis, and/ or Strategic Disciplines, such as CPA, CIA, ARM, CERA, FRM, CRM, or CPCU preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead various enterprise risk management projects as delegated by the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management.
Maintain and lead the on-going development of Early Warning’s Enterprise Risk Scorecards.
Contribute to the development, execution, and reporting of the annual enterprise risk assessment, company risk appetite statement, and associated risk tolerances.
Collaborate with management in the design of Key Risk Indictors (KRIs) and manage KRI performance reporting process for each of the top enterprise risks.
Support the Risk Management team in the coordination of risk assessments, including RCSAs and GRC application updates.
Create and distribute risk-based reports to management.
Support the production of all necessary reports to the ERM Committee, Risk & Security Committee, and the Management Committee.
Create, maintain, format, and update reporting decks and presentations (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, system dashboards, etc.).
Record risk data to the Company’s GRC application.
Create and maintain GRC system reports and, when necessary, assist with minor GRC system updates.
Support the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

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