Business Controls Analyst Senior

City National Bank; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fertility benefits

Career development

Job summary

City National Bank is seeking a Senior Business Controls Analyst to partner with the BCO and BCMs for Consumer Banking, shaping the control framework and risk management practices across the organization.

The role involves developing and implementing control assessments, guiding control standards, and coordinating with 2LOD and RBC testing, while building a strong risk culture and effective stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years within or related to financial services.
• Minimum 5 years of auditing, risk, control or finance consulting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with risk management methodologies.
• Minimum 3 years of Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control-related assessments and programs.
• Collaborate with 2LOD to strengthen risk management practices.
• Provide guidance on Control Standards and ensure documentation of controls.
• Coordinate 2LOD Review & Challenge with LOB and RBC testing guidance.
• Develop concise communications and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BUSINESS CONTROLS ANALYST SENIOR

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

This position will work directly with the City National Bank’s ("CNB") Business Control Officer ("BCO") and Business Control Managers ("BCM"s) for Consumer Banking and will partner with the Risk Framework leadership team. Responsibilities will encompass understanding controls required for compliance with applicable regulations, identification of relevant issues, solution design, design of required controls and monitoring, leveraging industry practices and coordination with colleagues across the organization. This role is expected to contribute constructively and balance challenges, supporting alignment of business objectives with CNB’s risk appetite and established limits.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Responsible for the support in development and implementation of control-related assessments, programs, development of controls to aid in implementation of regulation, rules, and risk management requirements. Analyze, evaluate and periodically review relevant risk management practices across the organization, including activities at network affiliates. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the 2nd and 3rd lines to strengthen the control environment and enhance risk management practices. Analyze and evaluate data that effects the technical, operational, and business functions and provide insight to the practical impacts/implications to the business line. Provide guidance on Control Standards to ensure compliance-related controls are documented in line with the standards Participate in execution of essential risk program functions, including Compliance Risk Assessments, Key Risk Indicators (KRI) review, Issue Management, Operational Losses, and more. Provide informed and valuable risk and control perspectives other members of the Business Control team and Business Units. Coordinate 2LOD Review & Challenge interactions with LOB, engage with 2LOD Compliance Testing (including RBC) to provide sufficient guidance and support during the testing period Contribute to the development of a robust risk culture, risk conduct, and risk literacy within the first line of defense, including design and implementation of preventive and detective controls relating to Entertainment Banking activities (focus on Compliance-related controls) Coordinate with 1st LOD Testing team to understand observations related to compliance controls and ensure appropriate actions are documented to remediate gaps Act as the business teams’ liaison for business line risk management, compliance activities, legal engagement, and internal or external audits. Act as a liaison representing Business Control Office at internal meetings; establishing and cultivating strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Attend meetings with and/or in place of SVP BCO, provide feedback and elevate decision. Build and sustain effective relationships and alliances both internally and across all lines of business and staff areas to help deliver results and to ensure opportunities are identified, analyzed and managed appropriately. Understand interdependencies to achieve success. Partner with team members to contribute concise communication materials for senior management. Develop presentations for internal and external meeting that are compelling, concise, and graphical to convey message. Prioritize organizational risk management objectives. Participate in special projects as necessary. Facilitate audit and examination activities.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years within or related to financial services
• Minimum 5 years of auditing, risk, control or finance consulting experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with risk management methodologies
• Minimum 3 years of Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Additional Qualifications

• Preferred CRM certification
• 5 years in a role requiring complex problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills – and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in a peer-like way, and achieve goals without direct control over resources
• Strong emerging end-to-end generalist problem solving skills, e.g., Defining and deconstructing problems
• Prioritizing issues and analysis
• Structuring and building quantitative and qualitative/conceptual analyses
• Knowledge in Financial Services, Project Management
• Demonstrated ability to Influence change, build relationships, communicate effectively, work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and deliver high caliber results.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Quick learning ability, outstanding analytical skills and a structured way of thinking, your attention to details is exceptional
• Operate well under stress, even faced with tight timelines for ambitious deliverables
• Significant experience in driving operational change with front line to senior leadership personnel
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Be able to handle uncertainty well, and are able to simplify complexity

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation Starting base salary: $77,000 – $143,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US

Since day one we’ve always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us .

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.