Risk Analyst

Shamrock Trading Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Trading Corporation is seeking a Risk Analyst to report to the Risk and Compliance Manager. You will analyze risk related to day-to-day purchases, audits, and portfolio trends, and evaluate risk mitigating techniques within operations to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include audits, portfolio review via BI tools, and ongoing risk monitoring. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential for success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and relevant business/finance exposure.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing audits for clients.
• Review portfolios via BI reporting to identify warning signs.
• Identify risk issues and training opportunities for the Risk Manager.
• Support weekly portfolio reporting and risk analysis for Operations.
• Monitor portfolio risks and procedures for trends and discrepancies.
• Identify scalable risk mitigation options as the company grows.
• Ongoing auditing of account funding instructions for clarity.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI tools

Job description

About the Role

This position will report directly to the Risk and Compliance Manager. The Risk Analyst will analyze risk related to day-to-day purchases, audits, and overall portfolio trends. Additionally, the Risk Analyst will be asked to evaluate risk mitigating techniques used within the operations department to ensure that acceptable policies and procedures are properly followed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of audits related to clients to ensure compliance.
• High level portfolio management and review through BI reporting and tools. Responsible for seeking out warning signs of deteriorating portfolio trends and providing feedback to Risk Manager.
• Proactively identify higher level risk issues and opportunities for additional training to Risk Manager.
• Assist with weekly portfolio reporting and risk analysis follow up from the Operations team.
• Research and monitor the portfolio and Operations for risk trends (double billing, auditing procedures, recourses, concentrations, client communications, unapplied funds, etc.)
• Identify efficiencies and scalable options that assist in risk mitigation as the company grows.
• Ongoing auditing of account funding instructions, focusing on clarity and accuracy.
• Other responsibilities and duties assigned as needed.

What You’ll Bring

Ideal candidates must possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to approach new ideas, situations, and suggestions with conviction.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 2 plus years of progressive management experience in a logistics/financial setting
• Strong customer relations ability/experience with analytical and technical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PC applications
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.