Emerging Risk Analyst — Finance & Accounting Controls

Navy Federal Credit Union; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking an entry-level risk analyst to support the operation of the risk function by evaluating risks and assisting with internal controls testing across accounting and finance processes.

You will perform routine tasks under close supervision, help plan research for risk assessment scopes, and collaborate with management to identify control improvements and remediation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies.
• Understanding of applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Basic project management skills.
• Exposure to operational and regulatory risk controls concepts and practices.
• Familiarity with how to organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Document and test internal controls for Finance and Accounting processes.
• Plan the research for and development of specialized risk assessment scopes.
• Collaborate with management and personnel to optimize risk assessment scope development.
• Identify potential business risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gather and synthesize data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement solutions to management.
• Lead/conduct specialized risk assessment and testing lifecycles for operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Internal controls testing

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Data gathering & analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Auditing, or related field

Job description

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking an entry-level risk analyst to support the operation of the risk function by evaluating risks and assisting with internal controls testing across accounting and finance processes.

You will perform routine tasks under close supervision, help plan research for risk assessment scopes, and collaborate with management to identify control improvements and remediation opportunities.