Risk & Controls Analyst — Shape Operational Excellence

Golden 1; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Business Control Analyst to design and maintain its First Line Control Monitoring Program within Operations Planning and Governance. You will identify control gaps, document risks, and work with Service Operations to strengthen controls and support audits.

The role requires strong knowledge of operational risk management, governance, compliance and internal controls, with 5+ years of related experience in financial institutions preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with risk and control disciplines.
• 3+ years of prior quality assurance/control/review experience, preferably in financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing the Business Unit’s First Line Control Monitoring Program.
• Identify and document controls across Service Operations and related regulations.
• Maintain Control Monitoring Program with risk-based monitoring frequency.
• Review processes and documentation to assign risk ratings to key documents.
• Manage reporting of control measurements and track KPI/KSP for analysis.
• Collaborate with Service Operations QA to improve program effectiveness.
• Support risk assessments, reviews, and audits conducted by Compliance and Audit.
• Promote continuous process improvement and risk awareness.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance or related field

Job description

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Business Control Analyst to design and maintain its First Line Control Monitoring Program within Operations Planning and Governance. You will identify control gaps, document risks, and work with Service Operations to strengthen controls and support audits.

The role requires strong knowledge of operational risk management, governance, compliance and internal controls, with 5+ years of related experience in financial institutions preferred.