Risk Analyst
DFW, TX (In office) – Must be within commutable distance of Richardson, TX
An innovative consumer bank is seeking a Risk Analyst to join their growing team in Richardson, TX. As a risk analyst, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the firm’s success by conducting monitoring and testing across various processes to identify potential risks and control weaknesses. Your work will help maintain regulatory compliance, protect client assets, and strengthen risk management, making a meaningful impact on the organization.
Risk Analyst Responsibilities:
- Conduct controls testing by designing and executing assessments to ensure key processes meet regulatory requirements.
- Analyze testing results to identify trends and recommend improvements that enhance risk management and compliance.
- Collaborate with teams across the organization to review findings and ensure accuracy in risk assessments.
- Build expertise in risk and control processes to support informed decision-making.
- Provide guidance on risk management by offering recommendations to strengthen controls and address potential issues.
- Promote best practices by sharing risk management insights across teams and departments to improve overall effectiveness
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in risk management, consumer banking, or financial services.
- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset – ability to navigate complex data sets and use qualitative and quantitative methods to assess controls
- Excellent communication– Experienced at engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Collaborative team player - able and willing to provide mentorship to junior team members
- Innovative problem solver
- Forward thinker adapt at driving results and committed to continued professional development
- Proven ability to drive change and improve processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of banking experience, specifically in risk, compliance or corporate governance
- CFA, FRM or equivalent professional certifications
- Experience in Consumer compliance, operational risk or internal audit a plus
- Working knowledge of financial, operational, compliance, and reputation risks
- Experience aggregating and analyzing various types of risks and data with output to dashboards and/or formal written assessments
Why you want to work here:
- Gain experience with a Leading Global Financial Firm
- Medical benefits
- PTO
- Monday to Friday Schedules
- Collaborative and diverse working environment
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
