Senior Risk Analytics Consultant

First Citizens; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Risk Analytics Consultant for a remote role in Raleigh, NC. You will facilitate governance processes, automate reporting workflows using Workiva, and ensure regulatory compliance across Finance and Risk functions. This position requires extensive experience in Risk Management or Financial Analysis and proficiency in various analytical tools and programming languages.

Qualifications

• 8 years in Risk Management or Financial Analysis or 12 years with a High School Diploma.
• Advanced degree preferred in relevant fields.
• Strong skills in VBA and SAS programming.

Responsibilities

• Support governance documentation and meeting preparation.
• Maintain Workiva reporting and automate workflows.
• Ensure data accuracy and quality control in reports.

Skills

VBA macros

Base SAS programming

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Basel III

Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling

High School Diploma or GED with extensive experience

Advanced Degree in Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or Predictive Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Workiva

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location: North Carolina

This position supports the preparation, coordination, and automation of Allowance Council and committee materials as part of the company’s ACL governance and reporting processes. The role plays a key part in driving consistency, transparency, and efficiency in how ACL insights and decisions are reported to senior leadership and governance bodies. The Senior Risk Analytics Consultant, ACL Reporting & Governance, will assist in producing high-quality reporting packages, maintain documentation of governance decisions, and help automate workflows using Workiva and other platforms. This role partners across Finance, Risk, and Model Development teams to ensure accurate, well-governed reporting aligned with regulatory expectations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Committee Support: Assist in compiling and formatting materials for the Allowance Council and related committee meetings, including slides, agendas, exhibits, and meeting minutes. Track key decisions, approvals, and action items from governance forums and maintain centralized documentation for audit readiness. Ensure consistent messaging and alignment with ACL policies and internal governance standards.
• Workiva Automation & Reporting Processes: Support the build and maintenance of reporting templates and processes within Workiva to drive automation, reduce manual effort, and ensure accuracy. Partner with Technology, Data, and Reporting teams to integrate data sources and automate content updates across recurring reporting deliverables. Contribute to process documentation and version control practices to support auditability and operational efficiency.
• Reporting Accuracy & Quality Control: Perform reconciliations and validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of ACL data in governance reports. Assist with the application of data quality controls and consistency reviews across executive summaries, dashboards, and committee materials.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal partners in Finance, Risk, Accounting, and Model Development to incorporate performance insights, economic scenarios, and reserve movements into reporting packages. Help translate complex analytics and technical content into clear, business-ready reporting for governance stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling

Preferred Education: Advanced DegreeP

referred Area of Study: Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or Predictive Analytics

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Skill:

• Experience in developing VBA macros in Microsoft Access and Excel
• Experience with Base SAS programming or SAS Enterprise Guide
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing, and bank accounting/regulatory reporting requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with ACL, CECL, or similar reserve frameworks.
• Direct experience with Workiva for reporting automation.
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing and preparing committee materials.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other analytical tools is a plus.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.