Senior Analyst-Control Management

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Control Management Risk Pillar Copy (Specialized OR) : The objective of Finance Control Management Specialized Operational Risk (OR) team is to provide subject matter expertise on specific Operational Risk topics to ensure the BU is equipped with in-depth knowledge of risk-stripes to manage and mitigate these risks effectively; supports the BU with expert guidance for topical Operational Risk intelligence.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Finance is looking for a Sr. Analyst for Business Continuity Management program ( Specialized OR) focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners Operational Risk Governance Group (ORGG), Enterprise Resilience, Technology Resilience and Fin Business partners among others.

Sr Analyst, reporting into Manager BCM, will -

Assist in documenting subject matter expertise and support compiling of any planned guidance to be shared with Finance partners.

Assist in day-to-day activities to support compliance with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to AEMP 5 Business Continuity Management policy.

Assist in administrative activities required to compile materials and disseminate targeted training and awareness programs to increase understanding of Business Continuity Management program for Finance partners.

Assist in specific activities / tasks required to support more senior team members in consultation on the design and implementation of controls tailored to Business Continuity.

Assist in specific tasks / activities required to research and gather topical risk knowledge to share with BU process owners to enable BU to strengthen and embed relevant ORM considerations into processes

Assist in specific activities / tasks required to gather topical risk strategies and procedures to align with changes in the business environment and regulatory landscape

Assist in specific activities / tasks to gather relevant operational risk insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Understand and monitor Control Rating Elements on a continuous basis and proactively highlight potential impacts / pressure points to the leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of experience in operational risk management (e. g. , within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) and understanding critical operational risk management lifecycle activities

Project management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience in process governance, establishing and overseeing robust decision-making processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data and evaluate risk scenarios effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt. , or related field; advanced degrees (e. g. , MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous

Experience in at least one of the following:

o Assisting in day-to-day activities to support compliance with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types and supporting with design/enhancement of procedures/standards by providing topic-specific insight

o Assisting in specific activities / tasks required to support advising on decentralized risk types into broader operational risk policies and programs.

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Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities