Senior Operational Risk Analyst

The Operational Risk Management (ORM) Methodology Team is seeking an Operational Risk Management Analyst who will be responsible for assisting and supporting the planning, execution, and ongoing review of the Operational Risk Management Methodology Frameworks and driving change specifically related to Issue Management and Findings Management. Assist with development, monitoring, and assessment of Key Programs Risk Metric, standards, and procedures. Work closely with Front Line Units to drive implementation of program policies, and ongoing improvement of the Issue Management and Findings Management Methodology. 

To thrive as a colleague at Citizens, candidates must demonstrate a strong customer-centric mindset, exhibit persistence and resilience in the face of challenges, and embrace continuous learning to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment.

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Serves as an advisor and support the Operational Risk Management Programs specifically related to Issue Management and Finding Management. Assist with managing the risk program and the implementation of changes by providing updates through partnership with Front Line Units through working groups and trainings, as necessary.

• Make and implement required changes and enhancements to the Issue Management Operational Risk Framework Methodology, Minimum Requirements, departmental procedures, and related guidance and training to ensure alignment with Heightened Standards, industry best practices, while driving a Strong Independent Risk Management rating.

• Assist with Issue Management Enterprise Risk Appetite Metrics, Key Risk Indicators, and Key Performance indicators to include Executive Risk Reporting in GRC, providing commentary around limit breaches and metrics that exceed threshold. Manage the documentation of key risk metrics and conduct research and analysis on metrics that exceeded threshold/limits in order to provide meaningful analysis and conclusions to executive leadership through reporting. Explore opportunities for ongoing enhancements and automation of Key Risk Indicators and reporting.

• Produce commentary and analysis of Operational Risk Frameworks, assessing the Front-Line Units performance and adherence to methodology levering Key Risk Indicators and risk analytics for inclusion in Monthly Risk Committee Reporting and Quarterly Enterprise Risk Opinion.

• Manage, support, and assist with both internal and external exams. Works closely with regulatory agencies and assists with regulatory exams. Ensure appropriate exam outcomes through exam management protocols.

• Partner with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC tool) team to update and maintain Risk Framework Modules with GRC to support ongoing processes enhancements and methodology updates. Support Front Line Unit requests related to GRC.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the Front and Second Line and other stakeholders to promote cross -functional risk management capabilities and compliance.

• Maintain knowledge of new  or emerging risk management methodologies through professional networking and participating  in industry forums.

• Ensure complete adoption of the Issue Management and Findings Framework within businesses line and Front-Line Unit in accordance with Risk Framework and Methodology.

• Produce and assess Issue Management Key Risk Metrics and report results across businesses and functions, prior to aggregation and executive reporting.

• Function as a trusted advisor and central point of contact across the three lines of defense as well as internal and external stakeholders.

• Drive communication, solutioning, and process and methodology enhancements through Working Session and Risk Forums at all levels of the organization. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience within the Banking Industry, Financial Services, compliance, Front Line Risk, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, and/or Regulatory Agency

• Operational Risk Management experience.

• Experience with Operational Risk management Frameworks to include Issues Management, and Control Assessment.

• Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to Enterprise and Operational Risk.

• Familiarity with Governance Risk and Control (GRC) tools (Archer preferred).

• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word Visio, and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical capabilities to provide data-centric insights.

• Excellent communication skills and experience producing high-quality materials for management consumption.

• Strong project management skills: ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting, Business, Risk Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent field or equivalent work experience. 

• License or Certification: preferred by not required

Hours & Work Schedule: 4 days in the office, 1 working from home

• Hours per Week: 40

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$90,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

Citizens will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa, such as an H-1B, for this position.

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