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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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