Senior Operational Risk Analyst — Process & Controls Leader

Transamerica; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a qualified candidate to support day-to-day operations of its Operational Risk Management activities. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report key risks across business and technology landscapes.

The role requires collaboration with multiple departments, strong communication, and proficiency in risk management techniques, including process flows and controls testing. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 4+ years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• Four years of experience in operational risk management or internal controls.
• Experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, or equivalent field.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and techniques including process flows, risk and controls, testing and metrics.
• Ability to present and interact with various levels of management.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in risk assessments across assigned business groups.
• Participate in process design reviews and identify areas for improvement to increase efficiency and quality.
• Carry out action plan status reporting and monitoring, and assist with root cause analysis.
• Assist process owners during the development of action plans to assess adequacy of actions taken by management.
• Participate in the execution of Process Risk Assessments.
• Participate in and support management control testing efforts.
• Collaborate with peers in the Risk Management function, and various partners and stakeholders throughout the organization (e.g. line and functional management, compliance, IT, Internal Audit).
• Navigate company Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool to record, update and report on various risk issues, risk events, action plans, etc.

Skills

Operational risk management

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a qualified candidate to support day-to-day operations of its Operational Risk Management activities. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report key risks across business and technology landscapes.

The role requires collaboration with multiple departments, strong communication, and proficiency in risk management techniques, including process flows and controls testing. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 4+ years of relevant experience are expected.