Core Treasury Sr. Risk Analyst

KeyCorp; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyCorp is seeking a Sr. Risk Analyst within the Commercial Bank's Risk team to govern and execute risk frameworks for treasury products, ensuring sound growth and regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes influencing across the organization, building relationships, and communicating risk with urgency. The position requires 5+ years in risk management, strong analytical and communication skills, and a focus on process improvement, governance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management or related field; 5+ years of experience in lieu.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in risk management, treasury management, or similar in financial services/banking.
• Understanding of banking products and treasury or commercial products; knowledge of risk frameworks is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk across core treasury receivables and fraud products and coordinate content.
• Assist with audits, examinations, regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Evaluate findings and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with treasury product managers to mitigate risks and communicate to stakeholders.
• Lead client risk escalations, remediation, and future mitigation.
• Support governance of 1st LOD risk management via reporting, KPIs and forums.
• Identify process improvements and collaborate with analytics/tech teams to automate where possible.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal partners across the organization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

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) Hybrid Requirement (if within specific cities): If the selected candidate resides in Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, or Albany, NY, or near a KeyBank office (non-branch location), they are expected to work on-site 3 days per week at the nearest ).

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.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/16/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer & Diversity Statement

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

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