Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Execute first line of defense activities related to compliance with operational risk guidelines. This includes proactively identifying changes in personnel, products, processes, policies, operating systems, accounting practices, organizational changes, regulatory requirements and business environment which may impact controls across Financial Management.
2. Drive communication between all affected parties to develop and implement appropriate controls for new processes, transactions, and products.
3. Conduct risk and control assessments on a regular basis to ensure the function meets corporate standards that specifically relate to internal operating controls. Assist in updating controls, policies, procedures, and risk/control documentation.
4. Participate in the planning and execution of walk through and testing for specific risk programs. 
5. Foster relationships between peers, management, and Finance partners to ensure that common goals are met and that there is active collaboration between team members.
6. Assist the Financial Management Risk Managers and Directors in providing leadership and meaningful input to ensure risk data is captured, risk mitigation strategies and controls are developed, and appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place.
7. Serve as a mentor/coach to new and existing Risk Analysts, as well as lead other teammates in project execution.
8. Perform reviews, change assessments related to business process, regulatory and organizational changes as well as issue management and remediation.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or science/academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience
2. Three to five years of risk management experience in financial services or related field
3. Broad risk and regulatory knowledge with an emphasis on: Credit, Market, Liquidity, Compliance, Operational, Reputation and Strategic Risks
4. Ability to think critically and strategically, multi-task, and drive change
5. Strong quantitative, governance, problem solving and analytic abilities
6. The ideal candidate will have ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Relevant Professional Certification - e.g. CPA, CISA
2. Control testing experience in a public accounting firm
3. Financial services or specialized industry experience
4. Knowledge of SOX regulation