Risk Analyst (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

First American in Santa Ana, California, is seeking a Risk Analyst to strengthen risk management and controls across the business. You will analyze risk data, coordinate ERM reporting, and conduct risk assessments to identify key risks and improvement opportunities.

The role requires 2+ years in risk-related roles, familiarity with COSO/ISO frameworks, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. This is a hybrid position with in-office attendance three days per week (Mon, Tue, Thu).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in risk management, business analysis, internal audit, compliance, controls, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of risk management practices, including risk identification, assessment, controls, mitigation, monitoring, remediation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with ERM frameworks such as COSO ERM, ISO 31000, or similar frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate information, and develop fact-based conclusions.
• Experience supporting deadline-driven reporting and coordinating deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and communicate information through dashboards, charts, presentations, and other reporting formats.
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, manage competing priorities, and appropriately escalation risk matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk and business 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.
• Support the development and monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs), risk metrics, thresholds, and other measures of the Company's risk profile.
• Monitor risk issues, corrective actions, and remediation activities, partnering with stakeholders to promote timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate ERM records and support the development and enhancement of risk methodologies, procedures, templates, tools, and program documentation.
• Partner across business units and corporate functions to strengthen risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Independently manage assigned priorities, exercise sound judgment, and elevate significant matters when appropriate.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Time management

Initiative

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

AuditBoard

ServiceNow

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

First American is seeking a Risk Analyst to help strengthen our risk management and control environment while driving meaningful improvements across the business. An ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, enjoys digging into data and business processes to uncover risks and root causes, and can turn findings into actionable recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to partner across the organization, conduct risk assessments, identify operational and regulatory vulnerabilities, monitor remediation efforts, and help improve the processes and controls that protect the business. We're looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, collaborative, and excited to make an impact within a growing and evolving risk management function.

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance three days per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Analyze risk and business 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.
• Support the development and monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs), risk metrics, thresholds, and other measures of the Company's risk profile.
• Monitor risk issues, corrective actions, and remediation activities, partnering with stakeholders to promote timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate ERM records and support the development and enhancement of risk methodologies, procedures, templates, tools, and program documentation.
• Partner across business units and corporate functions to strengthen risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Independently manage assigned priorities, exercise sound judgment, and elevate significant matters when appropriate.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in risk management, business analysis, internal audit, compliance, controls, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of risk management practices, including risk identification, assessment, controls, mitigation, monitoring, remediation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with ERM frameworks such as COSO ERM, ISO 31000, or similar frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate information, and develop fact-based conclusions.
• Experience supporting deadline-driven reporting and coordinating deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and communicate information through dashboards, charts, presentations, and other reporting formats.
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, manage competing priorities, and appropriately escalation risk matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

IDEALLY, YOU'LL ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

• Financial services, title insurance, mortgage, settlement services, banking, insurance, or another regulated industry.
• Enterprise or operational risk management, compliance, internal audit, or another second-line risk function.
• Risk assessments, KRIs, risk appetite metrics, issue management, remediation tracking, or governance reporting.
• Process walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, root cause analysis, and development of risk mitigation or corrective action plans.
• Preparing risk reporting and presentations for management or governance committees.
• Developing or improving ERM procedures, methodologies, templates, tools, and documentation.
• Power BI, Power Query, or similar data analysis and visualization tools.
• GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, ServiceNow, or similar systems.

Pay Range: $64,300.00 - $85,700.00 Annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.