Risk Management Risk Analyst - LOD1

First Line Risk Data Analyst/Manager

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze?, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment visa sponsorship.

The First Line Risk Data Analyst/Manager is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality risk reporting and analytical tools that enhance the visibility and management of risk across the organization. This individual contributor will play a pivotal role in supporting First Line Risk Leaders by creating executive-level dashboards, identifying automation opportunities, and translating complex risk data into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in risk management principles combined with advanced data visualization and analytical skills. This role requires strategic thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving risk oversight through innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and enhance executive-level risk dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making across the First Line Risk organization.
• Partner with risk leaders to identify key metrics and risk indicators (KRIs, KPIs) and ensure consistency in reporting across business lines.
• Design and implement automated reporting solutions leveraging data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and completeness of reported information.
• Develop and maintain data models, queries, and workflows to support advanced analytics and scenario assessments.

Automation & Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to streamline manual reporting processes through automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA).
• Design, pilot, and implement automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate with technology and data governance teams to integrate automated solutions within approved data and reporting environments.

Risk Partnership & Support

• Support First Line Risk leaders in monitoring key risk areas such as operational risk, compliance, controls testing, and issue management.
• Assist in the design and monitoring of control frameworks, including trend analysis and early risk detection.
• Translate data and analytics into concise executive summaries and visual storytelling for leadership and governance committees.
• Act as a subject matter expert for risk reporting standards, data lineage, and metric definitions within the First Line.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure that all reporting and automation processes comply with internal data governance and risk management standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation activities as required.
• Continuously evaluate and improve reporting methodologies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and evolving risk frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field of specialty.
• Minimum of 8 or more years of audit, operational risk or other risk management experience or other proven related business experience.
• Good understanding of risk management and internal control leading practices within specialized area of focus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements within specific area of focus.
• Effective communication, organization and presentation skills.
• Effective influence management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of COSO's Internal Control Integrated Framework, or similar
• Certification in risk management
• First line of defense risk management experience.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The base pay scale for this position in Phoenix, AZ in USD per year is: $104,000 - $130,000. New York, NY in USD per year is: $125,000 - $156,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the ways we prioritize your health and happiness:

• Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning provides support through your parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And so much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.

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