First Line Risk Analyst

Description

In this role at Citizens, you'll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role, and make an impact. As the First Line Risk Analyst, you will assist in the completion of control monitoring activities for one or more areas within a business line at Citizens. You will be expected to work within established timelines to deliver control self testing and key risk indicator monitoring, which are critical to determining control environment effectiveness. Additionally, you will be responsible for keeping key constituents apprised of testing progress and documenting RCSA (Risk Control Self Assessment) in the system of record. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of Divisions processes and control monitoring skills through increased independence on work tasks while maintaining quality. Most importantly, you'll feel valued for who you are and supported to achieve what's important to you, personally and professionally!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of control monitoring activities for one or more areas within the business line.
• Work within established timelines to deliver control assessment and key control monitoring which are critical to determining control environment effectiveness.
• Keep key constituents apprised of control assessment progress.
• Document RCSA (Risk Control Self-Assessment) in system of record.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Divisions processes and control monitoring skills through increased independence on work tasks while maintaining quality.
• Contribute to production of risk dashboards and other control monitoring reporting for management.
• Participate in key departmental projects and initiatives.
• Assist in risk assessment process through documentation of process maps.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset contributing to advances in efficiency and effectiveness by leveraging new tools deployed in the Bank.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, data analysis and data extractions for various analytic purposes such as trend analysis or response to management or internal audit requests.

Required Experience

• 6 months - 1 years of work experience
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint presentation skill necessary (e.g., pivot tables, advanced functions, Visual Basics for Application (VBA) / Macros)
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal, negotiating, and influencing skills with a demonstrable ability to engage senior management and engage at all levels of the organization
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and confident to work independently as well as a strong team player
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving work environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft suite of products and Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred: Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent field or equivalent work experience.

Hours & Work Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in the office, 2 work from home

• Location: 28 State St Boston MA
• Job Shift: 1 st
• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Citizens we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and treat everyone with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer

Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.
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