Risk Analyst - 17742

Seneca Resources; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Risk Analyst to support Vendor Risk Management. The role is based in Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL with a Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite).

Responsibilities include assessing risks across business processes, evaluating controls, supporting testing, and recommending remediation strategies. Ideal candidate has 1–5 years in risk, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in risk management, operational risk, compliance, auditing, internal controls, financial risk, vendor risk, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of business operations, organizational risk, and operating environments.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing techniques and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of operational risk, regulatory risk, internal controls, and control testing.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state regulations, organizational policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate complex information clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support research and development of specialized risk assessment scopes.
• Collaborate with management and business stakeholders to develop and refine risk assessment approaches.
• Identify potential business, operational, regulatory, and process risks, including control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and control gaps.
• Prepare findings, communicate conclusions, and present risk mitigation, remediation, and process improvement recommendations.
• Support the administration and execution of risk assessment and testing lifecycles across business activities, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, internal policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist with documenting risk assessments, testing results, findings, and remediation activities.
• Apply risk-based auditing and assessment methodologies to support effective risk management practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives, processes, and associated risks.
• Support continuous improvement of risk management processes, controls, and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Title

Risk Analyst – Vendor Risk Management

Location

Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL – Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Clearance Requirements

None

Position Status

Contract

Pay Rate

$40/HR ON W2

Position Description

Seneca Resources is seeking a Risk Analyst to support a Vendor Risk Management organization in evaluating business, operational, and regulatory risks. This role is ideal for an early-career risk professional who enjoys analyzing data, identifying process gaps, conducting risk assessments, and developing practical mitigation strategies.

The Risk Analyst will collaborate with business stakeholders and management to assess risks, evaluate controls, support testing activities, and recommend opportunities for remediation and process improvement. The successful candidate will have a foundational understanding of risk management, risk-based auditing, regulatory compliance, operational risk, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and support research and development of specialized risk assessment scopes.
• Collaborate with management and business stakeholders to develop and refine risk assessment approaches.
• Identify potential business, operational, regulatory, and process risks, including control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and control gaps.
• Prepare findings, communicate conclusions, and present risk mitigation, remediation, and process improvement recommendations.
• Support the administration and execution of risk assessment and testing lifecycles across business activities, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, internal policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist with documenting risk assessments, testing results, findings, and remediation activities.
• Apply risk-based auditing and assessment methodologies to support effective risk management practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives, processes, and associated risks.
• Support continuous improvement of risk management processes, controls, and procedures.

Required Skills/Education

• 1–5 years of experience in risk management, operational risk, compliance, auditing, internal controls, financial risk, vendor risk, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of business operations, organizational risk, and operating environments.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing techniques and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of operational risk, regulatory risk, internal controls, and control testing.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state regulations, organizational policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate complex information clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Experience supporting vendor risk management, third-party risk management (TPRM), operational risk, compliance testing, internal audit, or regulatory risk.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, control assessments, or compliance testing.
• Familiarity with risk and compliance frameworks, governance processes, and remediation tracking.

Work Schedule & Interview Process

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM local time.
• Interview: Onsite interview required; a virtual first-round interview may be conducted at the manager’s discretion.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide.

We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.