Risk Analyst

Talentify; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Risk Analyst to support the Enterprise Risk Management team. You’ll analyze risks that affect operations, performance, and strategic objectives, and prepare actionable recommendations and reports for leadership.

The role requires at least 3 years’ experience in risk, compliance, or audit and a bachelor’s degree. It is a full-time, hybrid position in Kansas City, with occasional remote work and a commitment to strong risk awareness across the

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

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. The Risk Analyst will have responsibility for supporting the processes and operations of the Enterprise Risk Management team.

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)
• Location(s): Kansas City
• Remote Only Eligible: No

Salary:

• $64,000 -$82,800 / 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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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Operations Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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