Senior Risk Analyst

Senior Risk Analyst

Job Title:Senior Risk Analyst

Division:Enterprise Data and Analytics

Job Summary:The Senior Risk Analyst is responsible for overseeing regulatory and general controls for the Enterprise Data and Analytics (ED and A) Division, acting as the main liaison for auditors, and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of gaps. This role involves strategic thinking, problem:solving, and interaction with various divisions within the bank.

Key Responsibilities:

:Oversee Regulatory IT General Controls
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:Discuss new gaps resulting from management self:identification, day:to:day operations, audits, and other assessments.
:Establish action plans with ED and A Managers, reach agreements within teams, lead status meetings, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of gaps.
:Review narratives and send issues for closure.
:Maintain metrics for the division and report status to direct Manager, ED and A Division Manager, and collaborate with IT, Financial and Operational Risk Division, and Cyber.
:Lead Liaison for Auditors
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:Act as the main liaison with external auditors for SOX/ITGC audit.
:Evaluate requests for information, understand ED and A Division operations, and clarify information to auditors.
:Have knowledge about overall ITGC controls, allowing understanding of end:to:end processes involving other areas of the bank and identify mitigating controls.
Required Knowledge and Skills:

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:Strategic thinking to evaluate the impact of topics across the ED and A Division and other divisions of the bank.
:Ability to lead meetings, coordinate efforts, provide guidance, and reach agreements with parties involved.


Interactions:

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:Interact with all ED and A Division teams, SOX Compliance, Cyber Security Division, IT, Financial and Operational Risk Division, Cyber Risk and Assurance Team, IT Assurance, among other divisions within the bank.
:Mainly interact directly with Managers I and II and Senior Managers.
Decision:Making:

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:Discuss new gaps and assess the impact on the team and overall division, sometimes involving other divisions of the bank.
Education Requirements

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:Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or Information Systems.
:A master's degree (MBA, MS in Risk Management, or Data Analytics) could be preferred or beneficial but not necessarily required.
Experience Requirements

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:5+ years of experience in risk management, audit, regulatory compliance, or general IT controls within financial services or banking.
:Experience working with SOX/ITGC audits, regulatory compliance frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies.
:Hands:on experience with data governance, cybersecurity controls, and financial risk analytics would be valuable.


Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparationor courses related to the job posting, if necessary.



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