Senior Operational Risk Analyst - Remote/Hybrid

Transamerica; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking an Operational Risk professional to support day-to-day risk management activities across the company’s business and technology landscape. The role emphasizes identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of key risks to help sustain business objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least four years of experience in operational risk or internal controls, with strong communication skills and the ability to interact

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operational risk management or internal controls, or experience in an operational role with working knowledge of operational risk management or internal controls.
• Knowledge of risk management principles including process flows, risk and control identification, testing and monitoring.
• Ability to present and interact with various levels of management.

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.
• Navigate company Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool to record, update and report on various risk issues, risk events, action plans, etc.

Skills

Operational risk experience

Internal controls

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Transamerica is seeking an Operational Risk professional to support day-to-day risk management activities across the company’s business and technology landscape. The role emphasizes identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of key risks to help sustain business objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least four years of experience in operational risk or internal controls, with strong communication skills and the ability to interact