Senior Risk Analyst — Strategy & Compliance

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a risk professional to support the operation of the risk function by evaluating and analyzing risks and implementing mitigation strategies. The role focuses on risk-based auditing techniques and compliance with federal and state regulations while collaborating with senior management.

The candidate will lead moderate to large projects, mentor staff, and develop best practices to improve operational efficiency and risk management across portfolios within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Auditing, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Subject matter expert within business area/specialization with understanding of interrelationships of different disciplines.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies.
• Significant knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Significant experience managing multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact.
• Significant knowledge of operational and regulatory risk control concepts and practices.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan the research for and development of specialized risk assessment scopes
• Collaborate with management and personnel to optimize risk assessment scope development
• Identify potential business risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Gather and synthesize data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement solutions to management
• Lead/conduct and assists provide expertise in with the administration of specialized risk assessment and testing lifecycles of business activities, processes, policies and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements, federal and state laws, and Navy Federal's quality control standards, policies and procedures
• Develop, lead and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and risk mitigation processes - Considerable impact
• Prepare and present to management and/or affected business unit summaries, operational and regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions
• Assist with the development and enhancement of practices, procedures, and instructions
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders; work with senior management on complex issues
• Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives
• Mentor lower level staff

Skills

Risk analysis

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Communication with management

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a risk professional to support the operation of the risk function by evaluating and analyzing risks and implementing mitigation strategies. The role focuses on risk-based auditing techniques and compliance with federal and state regulations while collaborating with senior management.

The candidate will lead moderate to large projects, mentor staff, and develop best practices to improve operational efficiency and risk management across portfolios within the