Sr Analyst, Business Risk Review

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The Optum Bank Risk Review Sr. Analyst will be responsible for participating in medium to large-scale risk review engagements to help support the execution of the Optum Bank risk review plan.

This role reports to the Director of Risk Review and works with Bank stakeholders to complete review engagements. The incumbent will effectively document and communicate review fieldwork and findings.

The Risk Review Sr. Analyst will work with the Risk Review team to define review scopes, perform process walkthroughs to assess the adequacy of key controls and develop / perform testing to assess control effectiveness.

Reviews will include assessments of adherence with established policies, procedures and regulatory guidance. Key stakeholders include Credit Risk, Investments and Finance.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Execute risk reviews across key business units within the Bank
• Develop / update review workpapers used to complete risk reviews
• Perform walkthroughs of risk management processes / controls with process owners
• Independently assess the accuracy and timeliness of credit risk ratings and impairment reserves
• Participate in the preparation of reports summarizing conclusions, findings and corrective action plans for business owners and senior management
• Provide effective challenge to existing risk management methodologies, policies and procedures
• Participate in the management of follow up corrective action plans
• Assist in documentation and updates of Risk Review policies and procedures

Daily Practices :

• Assertive self-starter, with solid verbal and written skills
• Ability to analyze, manage and resolve complex issues with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret governmental regulations, regulatory guidance, and manuals, and recommend appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Excellent people-management, project management, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well both individually and in a team (in person and virtual) environment across all organizational levels
• Must be able to appropriately prioritize time and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Demonstrate high integrity and excellent judgment
• Able to work independently

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field
• 3+ years of experience working in a bank or other financial institution with duties focused on credit reviews, process reviews / audits, credit risk management and / or bank balance sheet management
• 3+ years of experience working with regulatory guidelines for banking risk management
• 3+ years of experience with a functional background in finance and accounting
• 3+ years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with commercial, consumer, small business lending / credit risk management
• Experience with Commercial Real Estate lending
• Experience working in healthcare finance
• Experience with internal audit / credit reviews in a banking environment
• Experience providing audit / consulting work for regulated banks
• Regulatory experience or experience in assisting with regulatory examinations
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate and work with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to communicate with impact and build consensus

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.