Risk Analyst

Hancock Whitney Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. is seeking a Risk Analyst to support the enterprise-wide risk governance framework.

The role involves targeted analytics to ensure risk reports are current, accurate and complete, and to support continuous improvement across risk governance. The ideal candidate will analyze data for accuracy, develop analytical reports and assist senior management and boards with risk-related information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management or related field; equivalent combination of education, related training and experience may be considered.
• Willingness to pursue risk or audit related certifications at direction of management

Responsibilities

• Analyze data for accuracy and completeness to identify, assess and document risks to strategic goals and remediation plans.
• Collect data and prepare summary and analytical reports such as dashboard analytics and risk/loss analysis.
• Analyze or critique analyses of potential operational loss events and risk/reward decisions using quantitative methods.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Risk Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Function / Summary

The Risk Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the Company’s strategic enterprise-wide process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of its objectives while managing risk within its risk appetite. This role will perform targeted analytics to ensure risk reports are current, accurate and complete as well as support continuous improvement to the Company’s risk governance framework.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze data for accuracy and completeness with respect to efforts to identify, assess and document risks to strategic playbook goals, critical operational processes and remediation plans for open risk issues.
• Collect data and prepare summary and analytical reports such as dashboard analytics, risk & loss analysis / classification, issue resolution, and self-assessment completion.
• Analyze or critique analysis of potential operational loss events, risk mitigation cost/benefit comparisons and risk/reward decisions using the Company’s quantitative methods and techniques.
• Support preparation of senior / executive management and Board committee reports, agendas and drafts meeting minutes, and fulfillment of related administrative obligations to governance committees.
• Maintain department manuals and related documentation; such as training materials.
• Supports administration of department technology platforms / systems needed to support department activities.
• Participate in special projects, management committees and meetings in an analytical or administrative capacity.
• Attend industry meetings, seminars or conferences on risk topics determined relevant to department or the Company’s operations.
• Act as supporting facilitator for risk assessment workshops.
• Develop and/or conduct targeted risk assessments and report findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Required Education, Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management or related field; equivalent combination of education, related training and experience may be considered 1 year related experience and/or training
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook
• Willingness to pursue risk or audit related certifications at direction of management

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions
• If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

When you choose a career with Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC), we pledge a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. You also share in a rich regional heritage and embrace core values—timeless ideals vital to our culture since the 1800s—that inspire how we serve clients, communities, and each other: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

A fast-growing organization consistently rated among America’s strongest, safest financial services institutions, our company is based in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Our bank and subsidiaries provide contemporary, comprehensive consumer, commercial, and wealth financial products and services at regional headquarters and 200-plus financial centers across a vibrant Southeast corridor including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.

Each day, our nearly 4,000 associates carry on a mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams.

We come to work to create opportunities for the people we serve in the communities we call home. Together, we continue building a company solidly focused on being better, going beyond, and doing more to secure success for the people and businesses depending on us.

Let our legacy lead to your future.