Enterprise Risk Management Analyst II

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees.  Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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Enterprise Risk Management Analyst II

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

Enterprise Risk Management department is tasked with maintaining the Enterprise Risk framework of the Company with oversight responsibility and reporting to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) committee of the Board. Enterprise Risk provides guidance and input to Business Units on their risk profiles and risk reporting and develops risk assessments and metrics to keep the Board informed of the Company's adherence to established risk appetite statement. This position assists the Enterprise Risk Management department with developing and maintaining the Company's Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Responsibilities:

• Further develop and help maintain the Company's Enterprise Risk Framework.
• Work within the company's Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC) software including:
  • Work with business units to document risks and controls and populate those into the software library.
  • Work with business units to establish risk metrics and populate those into the software library.
  • With business unit input, develop and perform risk assessments within GRC software.
  • Work with business units to establish action plans for risk issues identified.
  • Create software documentation and procedures and conduct training as needed especially as related to risk assessments.
  • Assist with the assembly of ERM Committee reports and packets
• Support other areas of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team including the development and reporting of risk appetite and KPIs reports
• Knowledge of security and compliance control frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOX, SOC, GDPR, ISO, COBIT, COSO, ISO31000
• Support the overall goal of collaboration and supporting a cybersecurity culture by building and maintaining relationships across third party engagements.
• Produces management reporting on the enterprise issues inventory to highlight business risk exposure, past due items and trends in deficiency root cause. Coordinates daily with business partners on issue progress and status update commentary.
• Executes key requirements to support the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process which rates and highlights the key risks and controls within each business unit. Identify improvement levers and opportunities to enhance risk & controls.
• Enhances tool capabilities associated with risk management programs to ensure appropriate workflow controls, refine data quality/completeness and improve end user experience.
• Develops Governance documents and status updates on risk projects and initiatives including trackers, risk calendars and other documents upon request. Participates in Project Management efforts.
• Supports the broader Risk organization in evolving the risk framework across all business units, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management framework (ERM).
• Develop robust risk response plans across multiple business units. 
• Develop and/or implement (repeatable/automated) analytical solutions and tools to analyze risk portfolios - reporting, data management, data interpretation into key observations and trends. 
• Leverage statistics and modeling for forecasting and risk identification. 
• All other duties as assigned (note: essential functions and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice).
• All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

VyStar Excellence Behaviors:  Demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing duties and responsibilities.

• Focus – Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing your clients or member.
• Connect – Consistently be friendly and approachable.  Demonstrate you care.
• Understand – Listen empathetically and ask questions (70% to 30%).
• Counsel – Recommend solutions based on your client’s or member’s needs and objectives.
• Advance – Ensure that member’s or client’s expectations were exceeded. Verify necessary follow-up actions were completed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 2 - 4 years of risk management, regulatory or operations experience in a relevant functional area to include banking, insurance, financial services, audit, project management, public accounting or other related operational area.
• Bachelor’s degree with preferred emphasis on Business and/or management related courses.
• Advanced degree/designation in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or other discipline relevant to risk management and 2 years work of experience in a discipline relevant to risk management.
• Experience in preparing various reports, such as spreadsheets, tables and graphs utilizing pivot tables, Power Pivot and/or use of VLOOKUPs in Excel
• Proficient in data management and reporting tools strongly desired: Essbase, SQL, SAS, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Python, R.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution management and ability to effectively challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes.
• Ability to effectively work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to assist with multiple projects, work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintains professional composure, objectivity and fairness when dealing with conflict or sensitive matters.
• Ability to travel as needed to successfully perform position responsibilities.
• Excellent ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish various goals and objectives and to produce high quality materials within tight timeframes.

Disclaimers and Work Environment
 

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment.  The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions.  The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening.  Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources