Operational Risk Analyst I
First Financial Bank

Job Info

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The Risk Analyst I is responsible for coordinating and organizing various risk management development and data collection efforts, risk assessment process, policy and procedure review as they relate to overall risk management. Specific job requirements vary and are set forth by the associate's manager to uphold risk management expectations.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Support cross functional risk programs/processes; complete review and remittance of business activity overflow from internal Teams (Insurance, Workers Compensation, Physical Security, etc).
• Serve as a Risk Liaison to all internal business partners/departments by responding to inquires or refers inquires to the appropriate department or person and attending meetings while exhibiting the necessary follow through.
• Manage the Change Management processes within the Risk Teams to ensure change requests are sufficiently documented and have the required signs-offs per policies and procedures.
• Manage the Issues Management program to ensure that all recorded issues and remediations stemming for examinations, audits, assessment, etc are fully documented, tracked for status and aging, and are adequately closed within target timeframes.
• Prepares a variety of reports; compiles, researches and analyzes difficult or sensitive information; computes statistics and prepares reports; distributes to appropriate persons or agencies.
• Provides support and guidance to the bank's risk management efforts, serves as an advisor to Senior Management; assists regulatory agencies and/or auditors inquires; reviews and writes related policies and procedures; makes recommendations to senior management when and where appropriate; required to submit reports to the Board of Directors detailing the bank's risk issues.
• Helps enhance the risk management risk assessment framework through standards, risk assessments, monitoring and technology; acts as liaison between Lines of Business.
• Coordinates special assignments as assigned. Assumes responsibility for special projects, gathers data, and prepares for senior management, and research on assignments.
• Proactively identify and address risk issues and weaknesses in existing products, policies, and processes. Assist with the overall operational assessment process and ongoing monitoring of outstanding items requiring follow-up and resolution.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• BA or BS degree
• Experience with process improvement and project management initiatives.
• Desired experience includes four years related to, or compatible with, risk management or audit, compliance, operational analysis ("Six Sigma") or related bank experience. Must pursue continuing education requirements as established in annual review and goal process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills plus ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, laws, regulations and documents.
• Ability to write moderately complex reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to variable data of moderate complexity and to modify, translate, and summarize such data for analysis by others.
• Able to act proactively and independently once given strategic direction.
• Computer proficiency, specifically in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Level of Complexity and Scope

• Complex excel analysis required for modeling
• May assist more senior level roles with projects

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

• Works under limited supervision.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Must be independent and capable of independent decision making while demonstrating ability to exercise good judgment in assessing the significance and relevance of identified operational risks and timely escalation to the Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Office, Audit Committee and/or Board of Directors

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally stands, walks and drives.
• Frequently sits.

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Development and Training

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an E-Verify Employer.

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