Senior First Line Risk and Controls Analyst

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

The Senior First Line Risk and Controls Analyst is responsible for the execution of risk and control initiatives in the first line of responsibility.  This role requires a deep analytical expertise and proactive approach to identify risks, enhancing control activities and providing support to business partners in complex matters.  This role executes risk and control self-assessments, control effectiveness testing, monitors pending action plans, and provides support in risk and control matters across the association.   This role must be able to understand or quickly grasp complex business processes and identify risks in multiple areas including, but not limited to, processes, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.

• Recognize the interconnectedness of risks spanning multiple areas and understands how changes of failures in one area can impact others.
• Conduct in depth assessments of risk and control frameworks.
• Prepare and present reports on risk trends, control effectiveness, and compliance initiatives.
• Leverage an enterprise mindset lens to interact effectively with all levels of employees, leadership, external auditors, and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the management of projects (assignments) and resources to ensure objectives are met and provide clear concise risk and control insights.
• Develop and Perform Control Effectiveness test plans. 
• Monitor and support action plan activities.
• Evaluate Operational Risk Incidents
• Provide risk informed insights to influence decision making.
• Support the First Line Risk and Controls Team in realizing objectives.
• Stay updated on relevant changes to rules/regulations and other industry news. 

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Performs no supervisory duties, makes independent decisions; reports to the Executive Head of First Line Risk and Controls within the Chief Delivery Officer’s domain. 

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services or related industry in operational risk management, internal audit, or control testing.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Critical Thinker
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to interact across all levels leveraging the three lines of responsibility model.
• Ability to distil information effectively for various audiences.
• Complete assignments and review the quality of assignments completed by analysts.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to analyze situations, make independent decisions, prioritize to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and be a collaborator in an ever-changing environment.
• Proficient in using standard software and information technology to collect, organize, maintain, and disseminate information. Ability to use technology in new or complex situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting.  Employee will be sitting for extended periods of time and accomplishing work at a desk and work at a computer for an extended period.  Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and collaborate well with a team.  Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance o