Senior Risk Analyst
Search Pros Inc - Santa Ana, CA
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Job Overview: Hybrid position - schedule to be determined • Develops a clear understanding of the enterprise and the existing risks and controls through review of documentation including the enterprise risk assessment, risk assessment methodology, policies, and procedures. • Translates complex operational processes into clear, structured risk and control language that is aligned with the established methodology. • Identifies and documents evidence requirements for each control, including source systems, report names, and retention expectations. • Facilitates working sessions with process owners to ensure that risk, control, and evidence details are accurately captured. • Develops and maintains a detailed project plan covering risk documentation, control documentation, evidence mapping, and walkthroughs by process area. • Tracks progress against established timelines, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying areas at risk of delay and escalating issues as needed. • Monitors documentation quality, ensuring consistent application of the established methodology across all process areas; flags inconsistencies or gaps for review. • Supports preparation of periodic progress updates for leadership. Education, Experience, Licensure & Certifications: • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience • 5+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, compliance, internal audit, or related field, preferably within the Commercial Banking and / or Fiduciary and Wealth Management industries • Experience with GRC or risk-management systems (AuditBoard experience preferred). Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): • Knowledge of operational and regulatory risks and controls, and the related concepts and practices • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the senior management level across functional groups and business units • Excellent client service skills • Excellent organizational and analytical skills • Attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills • Self-motivated; self-starter • Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Additional Job Description: Job Complexities & Impact: • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. • Devises solutions based on limited information and precedents and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. • Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action. Supervision Received or Extended • No formal responsibility for the supervision of others • Works independently under broad supervision bility to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client. Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.
Created: 2026-03-04