The Senior Analyst, Operations Risk & Control provides risk and control guidance to Retirement Operations business units. This role supports the identification, documentation, and monitoring of key risks and controls within the Risk and Control Inventory. The Senior Analyst identifies control gaps, recommends practical remediation plans, and ensures controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and tested.
The role works closely with Retirement Operations and the Risk Management team to ensure issues are tracked, remediated, and closed on time. The successful candidate brings strong retirement industry knowledge, hands-on experience with operational risk and internal controls, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders. Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset are essential.
Position Responsibilities:
Support and complete Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for operational business lines
Identify control gaps and recommend effective, risk-based solutions
Execute control testing per the testing plan, report results, and support remediation with operations
Partner with operational teams to design, implement, and monitor controls
Review, investigate, and manage risk incidents and loss events; ensure timely logging and closure of corrective action plans
Partner with business leaders to respond to audit findings, track remediation actions, and confirm closure within agreed timelines
Build strong relationships with business and support partners; prepare and present materials for senior audiences
Support projects and business changes that impact risk or controls
Develop and maintain risk metrics and reporting
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of audit, risk management, or comparable business experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Working knowledge of audit standards, control frameworks, and risk management practices
Ability to understand business processes, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations to control deficiencies
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, results-focused, and committed to quality
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, Risk certifications) are an asset
Experience with retirement plan services operations
Data analytics experience is an asset
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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