Principal Risk Analyst (Execution)

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Risk Management professional to support the risk function by evaluating risks of varying complexity and implementing mitigation solutions. The role requires independent work and a specialized knowledge base in risk management and auditing.

Strong collaboration with management is essential to identify and address critical risk areas. The responsibilities include planning research for risk assessment scopes, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize scope

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies.
• Significant knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Significant experience managing multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact.
• Significant knowledge of operational and regulatory risk control concepts and practices.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan research for specialized risk assessment scopes.
• Collaborate with management 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 and assist with administration of specialized risk assessment and testing lifecycles of business activities, processes, policies and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop, lead and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and risk mitigation processes – Considerable impact.
• Prepare and present to management and/or affected business unit summaries, operational and regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions.
• Assist with the development and enhancement of practices, procedures, and instructions.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders; work with senior management on complex issues.
• Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives.
• Mentor lower level staff.

Skills

Risk management

Auditing techniques

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Analytical abilities

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Responsible for supporting the operation of the risk function by evaluating and analyzing risks of varying complexity and for identifying and implementing approaches and solutions to mitigate those risks. May have a focus on one or more particular types of risk such as execution, or operational, risk and may provide advice to management based on this knowledge base. Typically requires an individual a professional qualification in one or more areas of risk management or its equivalent. Work independently to interpret and develop solutions to complex business challenges that have a significant impact on the function or branch. Specialized skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Provide risk management support to EPMO governed strategic portfolios.

Overview

Responsible for supporting the operation of the risk function by evaluating and analyzing risks of varying complexity and for identifying and implementing approaches and solutions to mitigate those risks. May have a focus on one or more particular types of risk such as execution, or operational, risk and may provide advice to management based on this knowledge base. Typically requires an individual a professional qualification in one or more areas of risk management or its equivalent. Work independently to interpret and develop solutions to complex business challenges that have a significant impact on the function or branch. Specialized skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Provide risk management support to EPMO governed strategic portfolios.

Responsibilities

• 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 and assists provide expertise in with the administration of specialized risk assessment and testing lifecycles of business activities, processes, policies and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements, federal and state laws, and Navy Federal‘s quality control standards, policies and procedures
• Develop, lead and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and risk mitigation processes – Considerable impact
• Prepare and present to management and/or affected business unit summaries, operational and regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions
• Assist with the development and enhancement of practices, procedures, and instructions
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders; work with senior management on complex issues
• Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives
• Mentor lower level staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Auditing, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Subject matter expert within business area/specialization with understanding of interrelationships of different disciplines
• Significant knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies
• Significant knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
• Significant experience managing multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact
• Significant knowledge of operational and regulatory risk control concepts and practices
• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives
• Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
• Advanced research and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training, adoption, and organizational readiness activities.
• Experience performing data analysis and translating complex data into meaningful insights and business narratives, with proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to create impactful dashboards and reporting.

Additional Information

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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