Operational Risk Analyst

Title
:
Operational Risk Analyst

Location
:
Vienna, Virginia

Duration
:
Initial 6 months contract with extensions

Compensation
: $50.00-$60.00/hr

Work Requirements
: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to work in US

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Technology, Statistics, Math , or other analytical field
• Controls Testing (SOX, Compliance and other Operational) Experience - Required
• Prior Risk Management, Data Analytics or Internal Audit experience at a Financial Institution
• Hands‑on experience with GRC Systems
• Performed and facilitated Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) - Required
• Experience in identification, tracking, management and reporting of Issues & Findings
• Understanding of inherent and residual risks; experience with key versus non-key control identification
• Working knowledge of industry best practices

• Big 4 or other consulting experience
• Experience working with Banking or Credit Union Regulators
• Knowledge of Real Estate Lending
• Experience with Federal Bank regulators or NCUA, CFPB, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, FHA and VA requirements
• Risk Management or Regulatory Compliance Certification such as PRM or FRM a plus

• 1st LOD role executing Control testing for SOX/Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for ***'s largest product portfolio – Real Estate Lending
• Support and regularly interact with Senior Management
• Help develop and implement operational risk management frameworks, methodologies, reporting, quantification/testing, policies, standards, and procedures as appropriate
• Responsible for implementing effective programs and measures designed to identify and mitigate risks associated with Real Estate Lending (REL)
• Promote operational efficiency and service excellence through appropriate risk management strategies, process improvements and training while reducing and mitigating operational, reputation, legal and financial losses
• Collaborate with Real Estate Lending and other operational risk teams across the company
• Routinely liaise with internal and external audit/exam functions and entities
• Manage timely resolution, remediation status and general reporting of Operational risk issues/findings and Events
• Review and edit Policies and Procedures supporting the business
• Perform root cause analysis on issues and findings as appropriate
• Evaluate the adequacy of corrective action and report on the status of approved recommendations
• Ensure the business units' adherence to remediation actions
• Recommend and implement solutions to enhance/upgrade processes and supporting systems

• Experience balancing stakeholders
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative, display a high degree of initiative and integrity
• Highly effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to persuade and influence management decisions, to interact effectively with Sr. levels of staff, and to communicate complex information in an easily understandable manner
• Significant knowledge of, and proficiency in, data analysis, reporting, and external research, including the ability to develop conclusions and feasible alternatives to formulate courses of action, including forecasting and cost‑benefit analysis
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide others and prioritize multiple duties to achieve results in a multi‑tasked, time sensitive office environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• …and much more!

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