Job Description

About our Team:

Corporate Functions Business Risk Team acts as a valued partner to the business in the identification, assessment and mitigation of risk, while cultivating practices which enable a balance of business unit performance considerations with risk excellence objectives. This role will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain solid understanding of GHR, Corporate Finance, Global Treasury and Global Credit Finance (GCF) inclusive of all core business unit functions. The role is within the Programs Pillar, which is integrated and holistic across all Pillars of the team. The core elements are delivered to a high standard and support the continuous process of risk management and strengthening of the Corporate Functions control environment.

What we are looking for:

Primary Job Responsibilities: The Risk Analyst will be primarily responsible for executing First Line of Defense Process & Control assurance reviews over Corporate Functions businesses. This role serves as expert in internally set assurance review standards, risk and control principles as well as mainstay and executor for required review documentation including scoping, walkthrough, process flow and control documentation. This role works closely with the Business Risk Advisory pillar colleagues leading the execution of the reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and document end to end process and control reviews to assess the design of controls
• Execute and document controls testing and document operating effectiveness
• Document results of reviews, including issues and recommendations, to process owners and senior management
• Work collaboratively with the aligned review lead Business Risk Advisor and business key stakeholders
• Manage communication of Central Advisory review methodology guidance to broader Business Risk team
• Perform additional responsibilities as required

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, management, or a related
• At least 7 years experience ideally covering risk identification and assessment, regulatory compliance, or control programs

• Risk excellence mindset for understanding and appreciation of an internal control environment
• Attention to detail and dedication to the pursuit of data quality
• Knowledge of Finance/banking products and services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Teams) and Archer
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work within deadlines and meet goals
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence, collaborate and interact comfortably with multiple levels of the organization
• Work in a fast paced, challenging environment with multiple and competing priorities
• High standard of quality which includes attention to detail, problem solving, analytics and accountability
• Independent decision-making capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt to various audiences
• Solid business knowledge as it relates to the financial services industry

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