Division Risk Manager

Where

Monterey Park, CA

What you'll be doing

The division risk manager will either oversee or perform (depending on the size and complexity of the division) the functions SOX coordinator/tester and or other control/risk related activities. Assist BURM to build and maintain risk and control evaluations for all significant and emerging risks, including residual risk ranking and control deficiency remediation. Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of significant and emerging risks from the business unit view. Ensure that the appropriate level of risk and controls are documented in open pages. Participate in ad-hoc working groups to address and resolve new areas of risk within their area of responsibility. Responsible for ensuring that the resources dedicated to risk management within their area of responsibility are qualified and sufficient to efficiently and effectively carry out the required functions. Responsible for monitoring risk management activities to ensure that they are properly performed and completed for the units within their area of responsibility. Responsible for ensuring all those responsible for risk activities within the business unit are properly trained. Responsible for certification that the internal controls are designed properly and operating effectively. Responsible for identifying risk trends and/or symptoms of process control breakdowns. Responsible for keeping the BURM and ITG management apprised of changes in inherent risk or control breakdowns/deficiencies that could affect residual risk. Assist business partners in reviewing risks evolving from various initiatives to ensure that operational risks are recognized, mitigated, reported, and/or accepted. Review bank wide procedures and policies for the division as well as division desktop procedures and ensure input from subject matter experts within the division as appropriate. Act as liaison with IRMG and corporate compliance on behalf of ITG in consultation with the BURM and assist in resolving identified issues and monitor its resolution.

What your background should be

The applicant with 5+ years of experience in operations management within a financial institution required. Candidate with 3 to 5 years IT risk management or IT audit equivalent experience preferred. CISA or similar certification preferred. Excellent skills in risk assessment analysis and a solid understanding of business and financial markets. Strong knowledge of the inherent risk in the technology business line. Strong management skills, excellent communication skills, both oral and written and an ability to interact with all levels of management. Ability to analyze risk trends, identifying signs of changing risk levels. Must be familiar with the policies and procedures related to each identified risk module.

Required Schooling / Training

BA or BS degree or equivalent required.

Who is the client company

Concern about banking and financial services.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com