Operational Risk Analyst III

Overview

The Lending Analytics Model Governance Operational Risk Analyst supports Navy Federal Credit Union's (NFCU's) Quantitative Modeling team in effectively managing the 1st Line of Defense internal control environment. In collaboration with business process owners, the Analyst role proactively builds and maintains risk and control matrices to identify, assess, monitor, update and report out operational control monitoring results. This role includes effective partnerships with risk partners and process owners within Quantitative Modeling and throughout the enterprise's three lines of defense. The Analyst will also partner with business process owners on Control Testing and Issue and Event Management results and efforts.

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders, including process owners and control officers, to document processes (via process flows), risks and controls, enhance control language, and validate that controls are being performed in compliance with the system of controls, relevant policies, standards, procedures, and other requirements to mitigate operational risks to our modeling efforts
Support the execution of front line controls, self-assurance, and risk assessment activities such as controls reviews, business process management analysis, RCSAs, independent risk assessment, and audit activities as directed
Support the Model Risk Management (MRM) team's validation efforts and satisfy their reporting requirements for inventories, issues management, and performance.
Provide ongoing assessment of Quantative Modeling's risk and controls profile through regular monitoring and status reporting of risks, issues, events and initiatives within core processes
Support iterative MRM validation and challenge efforts, working with appropriate stakeholders across the lines of defense
Perform and facilitate the collection, review and assimilation of RCSA assessment data and reporting into concise and meaningful reports
Assess exposure to risk, measure operational risk against ERM frameworks, assist in establishing policies and procedures to minimize risk, identify ways to protect the organization risks arising from operations
Coordinate efforts with Lending Operational Risk functions to maintain control effectiveness and residual risk ratings
Support implementation for change management needs related to controls with appropriate personnel within the team and/or across team lines
Maintain procedures, templates, guides, training material, and model risk policies for the internal controls system
Monitor and oversee the progress of risk assessments, model validations, controls monitoring; respond to and support remediation efforts for findings or issues
Assist with operational risk event remediation efforts when needed
Serve as a subject matter expert with internal and external auditors (e.g., MRM, NCUA, CFPB, and contracted third parties) to address and resolve audit questions and findings relative to core process risk and controls management
Perform the testing of control design and the testing of control effectiveness
Identify areas of improvement in existing process, methodology, and policies. Identify gaps and recommend enhancements.
Drive adoption and enforce best practices in report, templates, methodologies, and tools with the business process owners and team members
Coordinate required meetings, reviews and scheduling needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Accounting, Auditing, Law or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Working knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies
Working knowledge of operational risk and controls, internal controls concepts and practices and/or specific model risk frameworks
Proven experience working within cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of complexity which have significant business risk and impact
Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives
Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills in order to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, communicate and apply government and financial industry regulations related principles and practices, and company instructions, procedures and policies
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Effective analytical and complex thinking skills to include summarizing information and clearly identifying key elements, patterns, results and relationships
Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
Advanced skill to influence, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus to reach agreeable exchange & positive outcomes with business partners
Extensive experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of Navy Federal's products, services, programs, policies and procedures
CPA, CIA, CFA, CRCM, PMP, NCCO, NCRM, CRMA
Advanced knowledge of state and Federal laws; industry regulations, principles, and practices; and company policies that govern the business unit's products/services

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Ln, Vienna, VA Heritage Oaks Dr, Pensacola, FL 32526

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about-what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them-friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission-making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

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• Forbes 2022 The Best Employers for New Grads

• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women

• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

• Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

• Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring

• Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services

Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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