Enterprise Risk Governance Analyst II

Compensation Grade: 10 BASIC PURPOSE: The Enterprise Risk Governance Analyst II role plays a critical role in supporting the bank’s operational risk management framework. This role sits within the Enterprise Risk Management function and ensures the effectiveness of first line execution of key programs, including End User Computing (EUC), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), and other operational risk governance initiatives. The role partners across business units and other second line functions to promote a strong risk culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance risk visibility through effective governance practices. This role provides objective review and challenge, drives consistency across the enterprise, and ensures alignment with policies, regulatory expectations and the board’s risk appetite. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Independent Operational Risk Governance and Oversight Ensure 1st Line adherence to operational risk policies and deliver credible challenge on risk assessments, methodologies, and conclusions. Support design and continuous improvement of the operational risk framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and best practices. EUC Program Management Manage the enterprise EUC inventory and governance framework, including identification, classification, certifications, validations, and lifecycle management, while ensuring adherence with policies, standards, and controls Partner with technology, internal audit, and business stakeholders to reduce EUC risks, review remediation actions for deficiencies, and monitor/escalate emerging or systemic risk issues. Independently validate EUCs, challenge inventory completeness and risk classifications, and evaluate adequacy of controls, documentation, and validation processes. KRI Governance and Oversight Review and challenge KRI relevance, thresholds, and alignment to risk appetite; ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of reporting data. Analyze trends and aggregate KRI insights to identify enterprise risks, while partnering with business units to define KRIs and deliver actionable reporting for senior management and governance. RCSA Governance and Oversight Provide expertise on risk taxonomy, control design, and scoring methodologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Assess risk identification, control effectiveness, and residual risk ratings, challenging inconsistencies or weaknesses. Highlight under-assessed risks, thematic concerns, and opportunities to strengthen the overall control environment Issue Management and Remediation Oversight Govern issues from identification through closure, challenging root causes and remediation plans to ensure sustainable resolution and policy compliance, while monitoring progress and escalating delays or ineffective actions. Risk Reporting and Analytics Support creation of independent reports by aggregating EUC, KRI, RCSA, and issue insights to deliver a holistic enterprise risk view and highlight systemic and emerging risks for senior leadership attention. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment skills Advanced MS Excel (Pivot tables, experience with large data sets, macros, SQL queries, proficient in data manipulation, and presentation) Proficient knowledge and experience working with and developing in Excel, VBA, SQL or other development languages. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, analyze, and draw logical conclusions. Good sound judgement. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to interact with all levels of an organization. Self-starter, organized, versatile, and capable of performing work with minimal supervision / management oversight. Attention to detail and strong sense of ownership and accountability. Experience in designing and evaluating process controls (e.g., trading, finance/accounting, risk management, etc.) for financial institutions, finance, accounting, and operations areas. Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple, competing priorities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related field. 5+ years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, audit, or compliance within financial services. Strong understanding of 2LOD risk oversight principles and governance frameworks. Direct experience with RCSA, KRI, issue management, and EUC oversight. Work Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Atlanta, GA office. This position may not be filled in New Jersey, either in-person or remotely. Work Schedule: Onsite with an opportunity to work remote partially. Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We are an equal opportunity employer.