Business Control Analyst

Golden 1; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Business Control Analyst to design and maintain its First Line Control Monitoring Program within Operations Planning and Governance. You will identify control gaps, document risks, and work with Service Operations to strengthen controls and support audits.

The role requires strong knowledge of operational risk management, governance, compliance and internal controls, with 5+ years of related experience in financial institutions preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with risk and control disciplines.
• 3+ years of prior quality assurance/control/review experience, preferably in financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing the Business Unit’s First Line Control Monitoring Program.
• Identify and document controls across Service Operations and related regulations.
• Maintain Control Monitoring Program with risk-based monitoring frequency.
• Review processes and documentation to assign risk ratings to key documents.
• Manage reporting of control measurements and track KPI/KSP for analysis.
• Collaborate with Service Operations QA to improve program effectiveness.
• Support risk assessments, reviews, and audits conducted by Compliance and Audit.
• Promote continuous process improvement and risk awareness.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance or related field

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Job Title: Business Control Analyst
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Supervisor - Risk and Control Monitoring
Department: Operations Planning and Governance
Job Code: 11793
Pay Range: $77,500.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

WHO WE ARE:

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a detail-oriented risk and controls professional with a strong understanding of operational risk management, governance, compliance, and internal controls. You excel at identifying control gaps, monitoring control effectiveness, and partnering across departments to strengthen risk management practices. With a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, you help drive operational excellence by enhancing processes, promoting risk awareness, supporting audits and assessments, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Under the supervision of the Supervisor - Risk and Control Monitoring, assist in designing and developing the Business Unit’s First Line Control Monitoring Program.
• Identify and document controls across Service Operations, while also identifying related regulations/laws that impact the organization, identify control gaps and recommend options to mitigate risk exposure.
• Maintain continuous Control Monitoring Program by creating monitoring frequency using a risk-based approach and review for control effectiveness, focusing on how inherent risks can be minimized by the right level of controls to obtain acceptable residual risk levels
• Review business process, program, procedural documentation to ensure controls are documented with the ability to assign risk ratings to key documentations
• Manage reporting of control measurements, identify and track Key Risk Indicators (KPI) and Key Surveillance Points (KSP) for risk analysis, decision-making, and prioritization
• Work closely with Service Operations Quality Assurance Program to improve effectiveness of its program.
• Assist in various risk assessments, reviews and audit conducted by Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Internal Audit.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous process improvement by utilizing subject matter expertise to strengthen controls, collaborating with business leaders and communicating business impact to leverage synergy and mitigate risk.
• Promote risk and control awareness across the organization, by establishing and maintaining relationships with key business line analysts and functional stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• Additional work experience may be considered if individual demonstrates skill level appropriate to the position
• 5+ years of related experience with disciplines noted above with emphasis on risk and control, regulatory compliance and governance required
• 3+ years of prior quality assurance/control/review experience, preferably in financial institutions preferred
• Experience in related financial institution experience strongly encouraged.

WHY JOIN US:

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

• market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package
• well-being and work-life balance
• career development and growth
• rewards and recognition
• commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.