Sr. Risk Analyst

Sr. Risk Analyst

Early Warning®

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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 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.

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.

• 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 Indicators (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.

• 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.

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

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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 –…