Risk Analyst (Hybrid/Remote)

At Emprise Bank, everything we do is focused on empowering the neighborhoods, businesses, and people in our communities to thrive. We proudly work to provide extraordinary customer service and products to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are currently seeking a Risk Analyst to join our Strategic Risk Management team. The ideal candidate with have experience in risk assessment, mitigation strategies, vendor management, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure comprehensive risk management.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas. Remote in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Kansas City, Missouri.

A successful candidate will have:

• Proven ability in managing third party risk
• High ability to collaborate with vendors and stakeholders
• Critical and analytical thinking skills
• Confident and articulate communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An understanding of and commitment to our values
• Attitude and aptitude to engage in continuous development
  

Essential functions of the role:

Enterprise Risk Assessments and Analysis Support:

• Coordinate and support thorough risk assessments for third-party vendors and partnerships, internal processes, and enterprise-level risks
• Support identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks across the organization
• Support stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and identify effective controls, monitoring implementation
• Communicate risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
• Develop, implement, and maintain relevant procedures (TPRM & ERM)
• Document standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in processes
• Review processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain revision schedule and facilitate review and approval as required
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and the Board of Directors
• Stay current with industry regulations and standards related to risk management
• Lead and support special risk management projects as assigned by senior management
  

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM):

• Execute critical day-to-day activities of the bank’s TPRM program, including vendor risk assessments, due diligence and ongoing monitoring, ensuring that the full vendor management life cycle is performed
• Partner across business lines to ensure third-party compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate across business lines to maintain current and new vendor records within third party system of record
• Support coordination of on-going training for internal vendor owners

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):

• Execute critical day-to-day activities of the bank’s ERM program, including enterprise-wide risk identification and assessment, promotion of risk-aware culture, and alignment with industry best practices and company goals
• Support the implementation, documentation, and maintenance of an ERM solution
• Coordinate internal and external audits and Regulatory Exams for the bank
• Keep abreast of present and forthcoming Regulatory Guidelines and support necessary modifications to the relevant programs
• Independently evaluate current processes and make recommendations to drive efficiencies, improvements, and resolve issues

Other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility of the job.

Requirements

• Degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field or commensurate professional experience
• Related professional certifications desirable
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management or audit, with focus on TPRM and/or ERM
• Familiarity with COSO, SOX, FDICIA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks and risk management best practices desirable preferred
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, Emprise offers professional growth, a rewarding and challenging environment, opportunities to be involved in our communities, and a culture of integrity, passion, and success. We also offer shift differential pay for bilingual candidates!

At Emprise Bank, empowering people to thrive means having an all-inclusive culture that honors our commitment to all dimensions of diversity in our workforce and embraces inclusion of all people. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.emprisebank.com.

Emprise Bank is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veteran Employer/Member FDIC/Drug Free Workplace.

Emprise Bank participates in E-Verify and will provide your Form-I 9 to the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States.