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Job Description:

At Regions, the Operational Risk Analyst is responsible for advanced operational risk analysis (identification, measurement, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting) and complex assignments under minimal supervision. This position may design and/or develop risk programs or risk models for the Bank and provides guidance and effective challenge to the first line of defense on implementation, execution and monitoring of the operational risk management framework. This position may also serve as a lead or subject matter expert.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinates with internal and external parties in risk management across various areas including financial reporting, stress testing, controls, policy and procedure documentation, governance and reporting activities, and regulatory compliance

Guides team in improving and providing regular updates to practices, reports, policies, and procedures designed to avoid risks

Oversees team processes and updates policies to reflect improvements

Maintains necessary training to stay well informed of regulatory and industry practices

Supports the first line of defense in investigating, reviewing and providing effective challenge to risk metrics and metric breaches

Works to limit risk exposure including those resulting from human error, transaction, processing failure, external events, threats to information systems, data integrity and fraudulent activities

Works with business units to understand business, drivers, concerns, future plans and offer support to mitigate risk

Conducts assessments of business unit exposures and new business initiatives, identifying risks, evaluating their potential impact and reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the firm's existing controls

Provides regulatory exam support by compiling requested information and developing materials, as needed

Continuously monitors control compliance and prevalent risk environment to ensure that exposures are kept at acceptable levels

Supports the first line of defense with the evaluation and remediation of operational risk/loss events including root cause analysis and process improvement recommendations; may oversee and monitors remediation plans

May assist in developing metrics, models and tools to create and analyze Operational Risk Loss Estimates and other capital planning documentation

May design, develop, and implement independent reporting and/or financial analysis to assist in oversight

Acts as a liaison between third line and first line of defense.

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Quantitative, Risk or related field and five (5) years of experience in risk management, consulting, technology, business analytics, data management or financial industry

Or High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in risk management, consulting, technology, business analytics, data management or financial industry

Preferences

Knowledge of Enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (EGRC) technologies•Knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework, digital compliance, data management standards,    financial statement reporting risk, internal controls, and United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Experience with data visualization and programming software (e.g.  Structured Query Language/SQL, Python, R, Power Business Intelligence/Power BI, or related database reporting software)

Exposure to Agile practices and tools

Prior experience with performance improvement work

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), if responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley program design

Skills and Competencies

A self-starter with high level of intellectual curiosity

Advanced knowledge of enterprise and operational risk management framework and principles

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, Visio, SharePoint)

Advanced communication skills, both developing deliverables and presenting to professionals at all levels

Advanced knowledge of risk and control self-assessment methodologies, process, and tools

Advanced negotiation skills

Advanced project management and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results

Familiarity with financial and/or non-financial risk management strategies

High degree of problem-solving skills with ability to understand processes and technology

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$75,578.00 USD

Median:

$100,500.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

Paid Vacation/Sick Time401K with Company MatchMedical, Dental and Vision BenefitsDisability BenefitsHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramAssociate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/welcometour/benefits.rf

Location DetailsRegions Center

Location:Birmingham, Alabama

Bring Your Whole Self to Work  

   

We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values the differences that make each of us stand out as unique individuals and help provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work and thrive is the right thing to do.

   

OFCCP Disclosure: Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.