WHO ARE WE: Alerus is a commercial wealth bank and national retirement provider with one core purpose: helping clients achieve their financial goals. We are driven by a shared commitment to always do the right thing; leading with integrity and providing valued advice and guidance to our clients. We value the expertise and skillsets each team member provides and encourage collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit at all levels of our company. By consistently seeking improvements and growth, we foster long-term relationships with clients and team members. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace by numerous industry and regional outlets.

CORE VALUES:  Passion for Excellence :: Success is Never Final :: Do the Right Thing :: One Alerus

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Enterprise Risk Analyst supports the activities of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee. This includes developing and maintaining enterprise risk monitoring and reporting systems, contributing to business unit/functional area risk assessments, providing analytical support for risk areas, and coordinating various operational risk management functions. This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management with significant internal client relationships with management of various business units.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Contribute to business unit/functional area risk reviews in accordance with established enterprise risk review program. Manage Key Risk Indicators; investigate and report on threshold breaches. Investigate operational loss incidents and monitor findings through remediation. Assist in development of streamlined risk reporting systems and documentation. Facilitate New Product Risk Assessments with management. Maintain and enhance the use of the company’s GRC system and functionality. Contribute to periodic updates of risk appetite statements and risk and control self-assessments. Track and validate issues through remediation. Assist with ERM committee and other meeting prep.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, management/risk management, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience with financial services operations risk management, financial institution risk management, or enterprise risk analytics. Experience with Asset Management (retirement and benefits, wealth management, trust administration) preferred. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite, specifically in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Effective problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. Collaborative but also able to work independently.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings. Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave. Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities. Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services. Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office utilizing proper ergonomic safeguards when doing so. Additionally, the employee must occasionally lift or move supplies and materials up to 20 pounds.

BASE PAY RANGE:

$55,000 - $75,000 per year

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alerus is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.