Core Treasury Sr. Risk Analyst

KeyBank; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Sr. Risk Analyst in the Commercial Bank's Risk team. The role focuses on governance, risk identification, and developing frameworks for core treasury products. You will report findings, influence stakeholders, and partner with product and risk teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in risk/treasury, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. The position supports hybrid work and offers salary and incentive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in risk management or treasury in financial services.
• Understanding of banking products and treasury or commercial product preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk across core treasury receivables and fraud products, coordinating content and driving risk management.
• Assist with internal/external audits, regulatory inquiries and investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Partner with core treasury product managers to assess risks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Lead client risk escalations and remediation, providing feedback to Risk Management Leaders.
• Support governance of 1st LOD risk management through reporting, KPIs, and cross-functional forums.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation with analytics/tech teams.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory reporting

Audits & inquiries

Communication skills

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management or related field

Job description

Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Position Location Policy

• General Location: Hybrid in Cleveland, OH (Key Bank Tower)

JOB BRIEF (PURPOSE)

The first line Risk team within Commercial Bank is responsible for the governance and tactical execution of owning and managing risk, optimizing risk and return, and enabling sound growth with speed for the business. As part of this team, the Core Treasury Sr. Risk Analyst has responsibility to identifying and developing risk frameworks, implementing appropriately within the line of business, and maintaining oversight and reporting as required. This also includes understanding regulatory impacts, industry perspective and Key’s own risk policies. The role requires an individual who demonstrates the ability to influence others, build meaningful relationships across the organization, act with a sense of urgency, and has solid communication skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage risk across several core treasury receivables and fraud products including coordination of content, synthesizing issues across products and help develop the next generation of product risk management.
• Assist with internal and external audit, examination, regulatory inquiry and investigation requests for information. Also, assist in the evaluation of audit and examination findings, implementation of corrective action and needed responses.
• Effectively partner with core treasury product managers to understand risks across the product spectrum and how to mitigate, manage and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Take the lead on client risk escalations, remediation, and future mitigation. Analyze and provide feedback and recommendations to Risk Management Leaders.
• Help Support and enhance the governance of 1st LOD risk management through reporting, KPIs, benchmarking, and cross-functional product and risk forums.
• Ability to identify process enhancements, including creating efficiencies and automation where possible as well as partner with analytics and technology teams to execute process improvements.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with internal partners throughout the organization including business development teams, operations, compliance, and other areas of risk.
• Leverage peers to build understanding of risk framework throughout Commercial Bank.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management or related field, 5+ years of experience in leu of Bachelors Degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of experience in risk management, treasury management, or similar in financials services/ banking
• Understanding of banking products, treasury or commercial product (Ex: Check) highly preferred
• Base knowledge of commercial bank or business banking products

SKILLS

• Ability to problem-solve and think strategically
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail, quality, organization and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Desire to develop personally and professionally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications such as APRP, AAP, or NCP a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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