Risk Analyst - ERM & Dashboards (Hybrid)

First American; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Risk Analyst to strengthen risk management and controls across the business. The role blends data analysis with governance, requiring collaboration across units to identify risks, develop dashboards, and support remediation efforts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in risk management, a strong analytical mindset, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. This hybrid position requires in-office attendance three days per week in Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 2+ years in risk management, business analysis, internal audit, compliance, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of risk management practices, including risk identification, assessment, controls, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Familiarity with ERM frameworks such as COSO ERM, ISO 31000, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk and data to identify trends, emerging risks, changes in exposure, control gaps, and areas requiring further attention.
• Support ERM reporting cycles by coordinating and validating business unit submissions and developing dashboards, presentations, and other materials for leadership and governance committees.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze business processes to identify key risks, controls, dependencies, ownership, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop fact-based findings and recommendations to strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and improve business processes.
• Monitor risk issues, corrective actions, and remediation activities, partnering with stakeholders to promote timely resolution.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

AuditBoard

ServiceNow

Job description

First American is seeking a Risk Analyst to strengthen risk management and controls across the business. The role blends data analysis with governance, requiring collaboration across units to identify risks, develop dashboards, and support remediation efforts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in risk management, a strong analytical mindset, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. This hybrid position requires in-office attendance three days per week in Los Angeles area.