DoD SkillBridge Fellowship Associate (Operational Risk Analyst)

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Basic Purpose

DoD SkillBridge is an excellent opportunity as you transition out of the military and permits you to use up to the last 180 days of Service to work and learn with an industry partner. SkillBridge offers eligible Service Members currently approved to participate in the SkillBridge program the opportunity to gain first-hand experience and insight into Navy Federal’s business, technology, resources and procedures by providing support in focused areas, applying knowledge and education. Participate in a collaborative, team driven network and interact with multiple departments. Utilize and further develop technical and soft skills, business knowledge, analytical techniques and creative problem solving abilities. Provide professional execution of day to day tasks and special projects while working within established standards, policies and procedures. 

Description

To review, analyze, and report on Navy Federal’s risk, quality, service, and controls, to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, mitigate risk and remediate operational and regulatory vulnerabilities. Develop, lead and approve risk assessment projects to assess compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Navy Federal operating procedures. Maintain and update Operational Risk procedural manuals, job aides, and tools. Develop and assist in overseeing the most complex and highly specialized risk assessment scopes. Perform and validate in depth and comprehensive gap analyses to determine the root cause of process gaps and regulatory compliance failures. Serve as liaison with Internal Audit and Regulatory Compliance to ensure adherence with Enterprise and Compliance Risk Management requirements. Serve as the Operational Risk point of contact for external examination preparation and ad hoc projects. Administer and oversee the compliance monitoring platform and data entry to ensure adherence with regulatory government agencies requirements. Monitor lower level Analysts’ corrective action target dates and oversee implementation of corrective actions to ensure prompt remediation and control implementation in coordination with internal/external audit examinations.

Responsibilities

• Plan the research for and development of specialized risk assessment scopes
• Collaborate with management and personnel to optimize risk assessment scope development
• Identify potential business risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Gather and synthesize data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement solutions to management
• Lead/conduct and assists provide expertise in with the administration of specialized risk assessment and testing lifecycles of business activities, processes, policies and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements, federal and state laws, and Navy Federal‘s quality control standards, policies and procedures
• Develop, lead and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and risk mitigation processes
• Prepare and present to management and/or affected business unit summaries, operational and regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions
• Maintain effective communication with other business units and support teams to remediate errors and assist with implementation of corrective actions related to non-compliance with policies and procedures
• Manage, monitor and report on internal and external audit activities
• Partner and maintain effective working relationships with management to evaluate the progress of risk assessments and key issues raised during the review process and to facilitate the overall improvement of internal control structures
• Escalate to management and assist in determining corrective action for material breaches of applicable laws, rules, policies or standards with actual or potential impact
• Serves as coach/mentor to lower level staff
• Serve as subject matter expert regarding operational risk protocols, methodologies and effective control solutions
• Oversee the record retention of risk assessment documentation, including, data, scope, status, results, reports, corrective actions, and completion date
• Identify training opportunities and assist in the development of lower level staff
• Develop and help administer optimal data testing and sampling strategies to ensure the most effective risk detection, analyses and control solutions
• Develops new and updates Operational Risk policies and procedures
• Serve as a resource for and interpret federal, state, NCUA, and other regulations and guidelines that impact the business unit operations
• Analyzes the impact of changes to federal and state regulations and makes recommendations for changes to policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance
• Serve as primary point of contact and subject matter expert in meetings, committees, and major projects related to the development and improvement of processes and controls
• Make presentations to management and staff on industry and regulatory related news and developments
• Serve as Supervisor in the incumbent’s absence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Auditing, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Expert knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
• Significant experience managing multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact
• Expert knowledge of operational and regulatory risk control concepts and practices
• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives
• Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
• Expert research and analytical skills
• Expert communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to influence management decision making
• Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of products, services, processes, requirements, and systems related to the business unit
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, communicate and apply government and financial industry regulations related principles and practices, and company instructions, procedures and policies
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Expert communication and negotiation skills with ability to exercise good judgement and tact in dealing with Navy Federal senior management
• Significant experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions
• Expert customer service focus and relationship management skills
• Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Expert skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process
• Advanced word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Advanced presentation software skills
• Desired – Advanced knowledge of operational and regulatory risk controls, concepts and practices
• Desired – Master’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Desired – NCCO, CRCM, or other applicable compliance certification
• Desired – Working knowledge of Navy Federal’s functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives
• Desired – Advanced knowledge of state and Federal laws; industry regulations, principles, and practices; and company policies that govern the business unit’s products/services

Locations: Vienna, VA; Winchester, VA; Pensacola, FL

Hours: To be Determined

Navy Federal is now hybrid! Our standard enterprise requirement for a hybrid schedule is to report onsite 4-16 days each month. The number of days reporting onsite will ultimately be determined by the employee's leadership and business unit needs. You will learn more throughout the hiring and onboarding process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace.  Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans.  EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

As a COVID-19 safety measure, our employees must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or follow additional safety protocols, including testing.

Disclaimer

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position.

Bank Secrecy Act

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.