Risk Specialist

Pay or shift range: $25.90 USD to $31.33 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Salary Range: $25.90 - $31.33 / hour

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Risk Specialist is responsible for various activities designed to mitigate the Bank’s compliance and legal risks. This is achieved through oversight and reporting of activities related to the Bank’s vendor management process, business continuity planning, fraud monitoring, and other risk areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Vendor Management Responsibilities:

• Oversee the timely collection of information and documentation related to the Bank’s Vendor Management Program.

• Ensure the Bank is accurately capturing vendor relationships and performing appropriate due diligence.

• Review due diligence documents collected from vendors to ensure they meet the Bank’s standards.

• Business Continuity Responsibilities:

• Assist with completing the annual tasks of the Business Continuity program including, updating department plans, tabletop exercises, etc.

• Update users in the business continuity monitoring software for new hires, and terminations.

• General Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reporting of Bank performance related to meeting its compliance obligations.

• Conduct analysis in a timely and efficient manner, using tools such as Excel. Effectively communicate the results of the analysis performed.

• Prepare and maintain documentation to an extent that will stand up to the scrutiny of auditors and examiners.

• Ensure the Bank’s activities are completely and accurately reflected in the Bank’s various reporting software tools in a timely manner.

• Assist with preparation and support activities related to audits and examinations.

• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments.

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards, and practices.

• Assist in the preparation of meetings and management reports.

• Maintain a solid working knowledge of laws and regulations.

• Actively participate in demonstrating the behaviors outlined in The GRB Experience.

• Meet expectations in performance, productivity and quality standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in a business-related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience with state and federal banking regulations and a minimum of 2 years of experience in vendor management or legal-related activities, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working with data analysis and reporting software preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, moving quickly and effectively between competing goals.

• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion and sensitivity.

• Exceptional decision-making skills, demonstrating a high level of judgment.

• Provide a remarkable client experience. Greet clients with warmth, genuine interest and a smile.

• Lead by example. Identify current or potential problems, take ownership and see them through to resolution.

• Act as a unified team.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively communicate with and help others, within and across departments.

• Ability to work independently. Seek and incorporate feedback on your performance from management, coworkers and clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is indoor and climate-controlled office setting.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Genesee Regional Bank is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

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