Risk Analyst

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

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. seeks a Risk Analyst to support enterprise-wide risk governance and provide assurance on risk management objectives. The role involves data analytics, dashboard reporting, and contributing to governance committee materials.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to document risks, analyze potential events, and support remediation plans within the risk appetite framework. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Analyze data for accuracy and completeness in identifying, assessing and documenting risks to strategic goals.
• Prepare summary and analytical reports, dashboards, risk/loss analyses, issue resolution, and self-assessment completion.
• Support senior management and Board committee reporting and governance activities.
• Maintain department manuals and training materials; assist with department systems and tools.
• Participate in risk assessment workshops and risk governance initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Analytical reporting

Dashboard analytics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Risk Management

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Thank you for your interest in our company! To apply, click on the button above. You will be required to create an account (or sign in with an existing account). Your account will provide you access to your application information. The email address used in establishing your account will be used to correspond with you throughout the application process. Please be sure and check the spam folder. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into your account.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:NoneMINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management or related field; equivalent combination of education, related training and experience may be considered1 year related experience and/or trainingBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint and OutlookWillingness to pursue risk or audit related certifications at direction of managementESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to work under stress and meet deadlinesAbility to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functionsAbility to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility 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.