Risk Analyst

Vast Bank
Tulsa, OK
Category Banking
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

The Risk Analyst supports the Enterprise Risk Management Department and is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks that could impact the Bank's strategy, operations, and financial performance. This role supports the development and maintenance of the enterprise risk management framework by partnering with business units to evaluate risk exposure, track key risk indicators, and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.

What You Will Do

Identify and evaluate potential risks across business units, conduct risk assessments and document risk statements, likelihood, and impact, monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate issues where thresholds are exceeded, and maintain risk registers and ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Risk Analyst will play a key role in issues management, including tracking, analyzing, and supporting the remediation of identified control gaps and risk events to ensure timely resolution and sustainable outcomes. This role will also provide coordination support to ensure efficient execution of internal and external audits, serving as the central point for audit facilitation, documentation, and issue tracking.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a Compliance or Risk Management role in financial services
  • Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, risk management or related field
  • Strong communication skills to develop good working relationships and to promote cooperation and compromise among various departments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to assess risk and interpret complex data.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels by proactively participating in and contributing to a physical work environment, controlling emotions and temperament, and exhibiting courteous, respectful, and professional behavior.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments, processes, and technologies.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure or adverse circumstances, using effective strategies for managing personal stress.
  • Ability to maintain personal and work direction when faced with ambiguity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package & 401(k) match
  • Professional development- opportunities for advancement!
  • Tuition assistance
  • Transit reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • More!
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