Enterprise Risk Management Analyst Sr.

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Employee owners have made Cenlar the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer.  Our unique culture is defined by our core values of respect, trust, integrity and care. A promote-from-within philosophy, and opportunities for continuous professional growth make Cenlar a great place to launch or boost your career. Consider this opportunity to join our team as an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst Sr.

The Enterprise Risk Management Analyst designs, implements, and maintains data and infrastructure solutions that enables highly effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs.  This role also performs risk data analysis and prepares reporting packages to support management and leaders at different levels.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the system, data and reporting needs for ERM programs that are designed to proactively and systematically identify, assess, monitor, report and escalate Key Risk and Key Performance issues on a timely basis
• Works with internal and external stakeholders, and leads the design, implementation, maintenance, and testing of GRC system solution, and system-based reports, either related to new module development, or reconfigurations of the existing modules
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders at different levels, gathers requirements to define, design, and implement risk-based portfolio level reports or reporting packages for key meetings owned / led / participated by the ERM management, using quantitative and qualitative analytics, in Excel, PowerPoint and Word formats
• Develops robust validation procedures and ensures high quality and report integrity, by self-validating or certifying reports and obtain proper approval prior to publication or distribution
• Proactively performs periodic checking on exceptions found in system, data, and reporting, and work with Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 functions for timely resolution
• Leads the identification of emerging issues and vulnerabilities by performing trending analysis and risk aggregation, including escalating concerns of significant severity to the department head and other senior risk officers
• Periodically reviews the department procedures and user manuals to ensure documentations are accurate and new system changes are captured on a timely basis
• Supports the client issues reporting and regulatory reporting as needed
• Works with the Governance functions to facilitate timely rectification of GRC data, supports remediation resources on the timely remediation of issues/MAPs, and data imports to support new ERM initiatives
• Primarily responsible for ongoing maintenance and administration of Cenlar’s GRC system, which supports multiple modules and risk programs
• Works collaboratively with business owners for each module in defining and maintaining a robust user access management framework
• Maintains GRC architecture documentation and helps manage GRC vendor relationship
• Manages team Change Management for GRC and Reporting SharePoint site and process, by vetting changes and ensuring all requirements and approval documentation is obtained
• Provides recommendations and guidance on necessary enhancements or changes to the system, or reporting, and assists timely training to improve end-user experience or system functionality
• Standardizes, streamlines, and automates the GRC system, and reporting solutions where possible
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, include but not limited to compliance and operational risk. Demonstrate consideration for Cenlar’s reputation as well as our clients, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in banking, audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, project management or computer science, with exposure to operational risk, compliance, risk and controls management, or audit experience (preferably within a mortgage or banking environment)
• 3+ years or solid experience working with financial services / GRC Systems / Risk Management Software products, proven ability to work with complexed data sets
• Experienced and comfortable with system configuration and integration, as well as managing system access and implementing security measurements
• Must demonstrate sound understanding of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and internal control principles and concepts
• Ability to analyze and credibly assess the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls, as well as the operational and financial impact of findings and control issues
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, with expert level skillset in Excel (formula writing, CSV support, pivot tables, able to write VBA code)
• Attentive to details, dedication to high quality work. Strong project management and/or business analysis experience
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively across the organization, with all levels of staff, to ensure that controls are effectively implemented and monitored
• Ability to coordinate and set timelines and drive the implementation accordingly
• Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation and organizational skills, and work well with others
• Excellent problem resolution skills
• Processes critical thinking skills to analyze data and produce meaningful reporting, data and/or infrastructure solutions for emerging business problems
• Ability to comfortably challenge and defend his/her position and work productively in a fast-paced, multiple stakeholders environment

Total Rewards:

At Cenlar, you’ll receive an outstanding benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance as well as opportunities for training and professional advancement.

Cenlar is a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer M/F/D/V/SO.

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