Risk Appetite & Assessment Analyst

Risk Appetite & Assessment Analyst El Monte, CA Job Details Full-time $84,000

• $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Dashboard development Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Variance analysis Automation Bachelor's degree in finance Regulatory compliance Mid-level Taxonomy 3 years Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Data quality management Analysis skills Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Bank experience Industry knowledge of financial regulations Risk management Data interpretation Microsoft Teams SharePoint Developing new training programs Presentation creation Business Administration Data collection Data validation Training & development Data visualization Workshop facilitation Business Ad-hoc reporting Risk assessment implementation Communication skills Full Job Description People Drive Our Success Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic?

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Risk Appetite & Assessment Analyst supports the development, execution, and continuous enhancement of the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management framework. Integral to the Enterprise Risk Management department as part of the second line of defense, this role has a key part in maintaining the Bank's risk appetite program, conducting enterprise wide risk assessments, and producing high quality risk reporting for senior leadership and Board committees. The Analyst collaborates with business units and risk owners to gather data, analyze trends, and ensure that risk information is accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex risk information into clear, actionable insights.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop, monitor, and refine risk appetite statements, metrics, and thresholds. Support the quarterly risk appetite reporting process, including data collection, validation, and variance analysis. Develop, manage, and enhance relevant policies and procedures in alignment with the Bank's Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement. Enhance enterprise-level risk reporting to risk committees and develop and maintain board-level reports, analytics, and trends. Track performance against risk appetite limits and escalate potential breaches or emerging concerns. Prepare recurring and ad hoc ERM reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and Board committees. Support efforts to enhance automation and data quality in risk reporting through collaboration with the ERM GRC Integration team. Help maintain documentation and governance materials related to the risk appetite framework. Support the annual enterprise wide Risk Identification and Assessment process, including data gathering, scoring, and analysis. Facilitate risk assessment workshops and interviews with business units. Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the Bank's risk taxonomy and risk assessment methodologies. Analyze risk trends and emerging risks to support forward looking risk assessments. Develop training specific to main areas of focus, such as Risk Appetite, Risk ID, and the processes outlined in respective policies. Consolidate and analyze risk data from multiple sources to produce clear, accurate, and insightful reporting. Support enhancements to risk data quality, reporting automation, and visualization tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Data Analytics or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant Financial Sector experience with particular focus in Risk Management, preferably in mid to large size U.S. banking institutions. Minimum 3 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis, audit, or a related discipline within financial services. Experience designing and developing Risk reports for risk committees and Board. Familiarity with regulatory expectations related to ERM (OCC, FRB, FDIC), preferred.

Skills/Ability:

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data Self-motivated with an analytical mindset and a drive to develop new programs. Proven record of delivering high quality results within strict deadlines. Strategic thinking and the ability to convert plans into action. Strong ability to operate in an environment of change. Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Proven leadership with a strong focus on execution. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build and expand trusting relationships and partnerships. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams.

OTHER DETAILS

$84K

• $90K / year Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k). Cathay Bank may collect personal information from potential job candidates and applicants. For more information on how we handle personal information and your applicable rights, please review our Privacy Policy. Cathay Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, gender, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions, childbirth and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information or characteristics, disability or medical condition, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Click here to view the "

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