Global Markets Risk Analyst

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This is a hybrid position.

There are flexible work from home options available.

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The Global Markets Risk Analyst supports the Business Unit Risk Management (BURM) team in the “first line of defense,” responsible for supporting and coordinating the application of the enterprise’s operational risk management framework within Markets.

Primary focus is on identification, assessment, and monitoring of key business operational risks.

The Risk Analyst will play an integral role in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of operational risk management within Global Markets processes, including: FX and FX Options Sales and Trading, Interest Rate Derivatives, and secondary market securities activity (equities, credit, fixed income, securitized products, etc.).

Major Responsibilities:

Help assess the effectiveness of established operational risk management controls
Assist in the completion of annual risk and control self-assessments
Produce regular reports on the operational risk environment
Identify, document, and monitor risk events, losses, and issues requiring attention
Monitor, track, and report on remediation activities related to control deficiencies
Develop and monitor key risk metrics

Work closely with external parties to facilitate the testing of controls

Qualifications:

As part of the Markets operational risk management team, this position requires a general knowledge of and sensitivity to the current regulatory environment; understanding and adherence to the Bank’s Risk Vision; knowledge and application of operational risk management policies, programs, and techniques; and the ability to recognize and proactively address risk.

Specific experience in one of Markets disciplines (i.e.

FX Sales and Trading, Interest Rate Derivatives, Securities) and Swap Dealer and Broker / Dealer regulation are highly desirable, preferably within the associated areas of operations, risk management, regulatory environment, or accounting systems.

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in finance, business or another relevant discipline
Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience performing operational risk analysis as a risk analyst, auditor, compliance analyst, regulator, or similar capacity in the trust or financial services industry
Ability to use analytical, evaluative, and/or critical thinking skills to assess risks and controls in banking operations processes
Ability to assimilate, evaluate, and articulate business impact when control exceptions are identified
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with mid and senior-levels of management
Ability to prioritize assignments to meet critical deadlines
Ability to work with a moderate level of guidance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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