Risk Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a risk-focused professional to serve as a consultant to management, preparing recommendations to improve risk practices and programs. The role involves quantitative and qualitative analysis, collaboration across teams, and developing risk reports for leadership.

Requirements include 3+ years in risk, compliance or audit, a bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in risk, compliance or audit preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organization skills and relationship-building are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to management by completing projects and recommendations for improving risk processes.
• Analyze and evaluate risks affecting operations, performance and strategic objectives.
• Lead risk awareness training sessions and facilitate workshops to promote risk understanding.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and driven team for our future.

Key Activities

• Serves as a “consultant” to management by completing projects and preparing recommendations for improving current practices or implementing new programs and process within the Risk function.
• Works on assignments that range from quantitative analytical projects and qualitative analysis in support of programming.
• Leads ad hoc qualitative analysis such as supporting the research, recommendations and implementation of new products and services and developing and updating policies and procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate risks affecting the organization’s operations, performance, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track risk indicators consistently and communicate findings to leadership, stakeholders, and relevant parties.
• Develop comprehensive risk reports and deliver presentations tailored for both internal and System stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and evolving trends in enterprise risk management.
• Lead risk awareness training sessions and facilitate workshops to promote a strong culture of risk understanding throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Typically requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• A background in risk, compliance or audit are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Strong organization skills and relationship building are preferred.

Additional Information

• How We Work: Onsite, full time (with 5 days per month remote work flexibility)
• Optional Location(s): Kansas City Remote Only
• Eligible: No
• Salary: $64,000 -$82,8000 / Analyst Experienced level $71,100-$92,000 / Analyst Senior level
• Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Screening Requirements

Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. (Required unless sponsorship approved)

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