Risk Analyst

Westlake Services, LLC; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Metro benefits (LA)

Job summary

Westlake Services, LLC seeks a Risk Analyst to analyze the company’s operational, business, and reporting processes. The role requires quick learning of Excel and SQL, strong problem solving, and the ability to deliver high-impact analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Under the supervision of the Risk Analytics Manager, you will generate routine and ad hoc reports, help forecast income, and support key process improvements across departments. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, CS, IT, accounting or business.
• Proficiency in Excel with knowledge of VBA or SQL encouraged.
• Analytical mindset with ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the company’s operational, business, and reporting processes.
• Produce daily and monthly reports; support ad hoc analyses for management.
• Collaborate with departments to control costs and forecast income.

Skills

Technically inclined

Eager to learn

Excel

SQL

VBA

FP&A

Education

Finance, Economics, CS, IT, Accounting, Business Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Category: Professional (Risk/Financial Analyst)

Requisition Number: RISKA010546

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Westlake Services, LLC. | Corporate OfficeLos Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Description

The primary responsibilities of the position require the employee to conduct analysis of the company’s operational, business, and reporting processes.

The candidate must be technically proficient and able to learn tools like Excel and SQL quickly. The position entails a great deal of ad hoc analysis and critical thinking, problem solving ability, flexibility, and adaptability are essential. The analyst will work on high impact projects on a daily basis. The position is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and develop professionally as it involves critical tasks and exposure to Westlake’s senior management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Risk Analyst will work directly with all of Westlake Flooring’s departments to control costs, forecast income, and improve key processes under the supervision of the Risk Analytics Manager. Innovation and independent thought will be highly valued.

Typical reporting duties do exist, including daily and monthly reporting management, profitability reports and other regular duties. However, the role involves a high volume of ad hoc or as needed analysis to address the concerns and needs of each department and of upper management. These range from making recommendations on process improvements, to ascertaining profitability of a potential business move, to conducting valuation analysis, among other projects. Time management, follow up, business sense, and an ability to think simultaneously about relevant conceptual and empirical factors will ensure success in this role. Skills in financial planning and analysis and data analysis are recommended.

Desired Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & LICENSES:

• Technically inclined
• Eager to learn
• Excel, VBA or SQL knowledge a high desired
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis highly desired

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Finance, Economics, CS, IT, Accounting, Business Bachelor’s Degree from accredited 4-year institution.

Pay Rate:

• base salary range of $28.84 to $31.25 per hour plus a potential bonus of up to $5,000 per year.
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Employee Loan Assistance
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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