Operational Risk Senior Analyst
The Operational Risk Senior Analyst will ensure that control assurance reviews are properly conducted and completed in accordance with the annual plan, follow-up work performed as necessary, and findings are communicated to Business Operational Risk Management (BORM) North America and local management.
This person will be responsible for completing the testing of periodic reviews of the operations of the business. This person will also communicate any findings to the Manager. The position will play a key role in assisting the business in identifying operational risks, assessing adequacy of controls to manage such risks and contributing to the continual improvement of the risk management framework.
The position entails presenting results and recommendations of reviews to various levels of management. Coverage of the function encompasses business units and divisions under MFG Macquarie Investment Management North America umbrella.
Travels approximately 10% of the time.
The team's work crosses all business unit functional area lines and, as a result, requires staff members to acquire an in-depth knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the inter/intra-relationships of each operating area. A high level of professional and technical (risk/auditing/technology) expertise is required.
Major Duties
- Analyst will be responsible for performing operational, compliance, internal control and financial audits/targeted reviews. Obtains an understanding of the client's processes and nature. Prepares clear and well-organized audit workpapers that appropriately document the work performed. Writes clear and meaningful risk comments and recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation of risk-based audit program analysis.
- Completes targeted risk review engagements, working within the parameters of the department's annual plan using budget hours allocated by Management.
- Formulates appropriate conclusions regarding the adequacy of internal controls and procedures based on the work performed and knowledge of other operations in the business.
- Interacts with all levels of management and Company employees. Coordinates and conveys review findings persuasively and confidently in meetings with management.
- Uses automated software tools and stays abreast of current technology in the team and in the business.
- Performs special project and related duties, as assigned.
- Communicate with managers and make them aware of significant issues that surface in the course of conducting audits. Contribute to the preparation of audit report drafts and other written communications.
- Maintain effective relationships within the team, the department and the company.
- Manage time effectively to complete multiple projects.
- Gain knowledge of the financial services industry and become familiar with the corporation's products, operations and distribution systems. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Education/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline. CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar designation preferred.
- Experience in the asset management industry preferred.
- Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or internal auditing, operational risk management, and/or public accounting covering financial services clients.
- Candidate must possess strong oral/written communication skills, be able to interact with all levels of personnel, be self-motivated, have excellent organizational and time-management skills, and must be flexible and reliable.
- The Analyst must have strong research, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
Macquarie is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).
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