Job Title: Senior Risk Analyst (Analyst III)
Position Summary: The Senior Risk Analyst supports the execution and continuous improvement of the organization's enterprise risk management program. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Risk Management, this role translates risk strategy into practical, usable tools, analyses, and processes that enable leaders and teams to identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks effectively. The Senior Risk Analyst works independently on defined activities, and initiatives while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., IT, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and HR). This role plays a key part in activating risk management practices through data, insights, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid
Job Duties and Responsibilities:Risk Identification, Assessment, and Monitoring- Support ongoing identification, assessment, and documentation of enterprise risks across the organization.
- Conduct risk analyses, prepare risk profiles, and maintain risk registers in accordance with established frameworks and standards.
- Monitor assigned risks, key risk indicators (KRIs), and mitigation actions; escalate emerging issues to the Sr. Manager as appropriate.
- Assist with execution of risk assessments related to new initiatives
Program Execution & Activation- Translate risk management strategies and frameworks into practical tools, templates, dashboards, and guidance materials.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of risk processes based on feedback, lessons learned, and data insights.
- Assist in preparing materials for Executive and Board level committees, and business leadership reviews.
Stakeholder Partnership & Communication- Partner with business and functional stakeholders to gather risk information and support consistent risk practices.
- Help educate stakeholders on risk concepts, expectations, and tools through documentation, presentations, and working sessions.
- Present risk insights and process updates to executive level leadership
Data, Reporting, and Analysis- Prepare recurring and ad hoc risk reports, summaries, and visualizations for leadership and governance committees.
- Analyze trends, themes, and root causes across risk data to inform decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of risk-related reporting.
Governance and Other Support- Assist with coordination of internal reviews, audits, or assessments related to risk management practices.
- Support documentation and evidence collection for controls, mitigation plans, and policy compliance.
- Stay informed on relevant regulatory, industry, and organizational risk expectations impacting assigned areas.
Additional Responsibilities:- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Storm role duties as assigned
Education and Experience Required:- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in risk management, audit, compliance, controls, project management, or related roles.
- Working knowledge of risk management concepts (e.g., risk assessments, controls, mitigation planning).
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently on defined assignments while collaborating in matrixed teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with risk systems or data tools preferred.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into practical guidance.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting enterprise or operational risk programs.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) or governance models.
- Certification or progress toward certification (e.g., CRMA, CISA, CPA or similar) is a plus.
Skills/Abilities:- Consistently delivers high-quality analyses, documentation, and reports that leaders can use.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to simplify, improve, and activate risk practices.
- Builds credibility with stakeholders through responsiveness, clarity, and follow-through.
- Demonstrates readiness for increased scope and complexity, supporting the Sr. Manager in scaling and maturing the risk program.
ScopePrimary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.
Decision ImpactThe problems and issues faced are vague. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.
Hybrid WorkPosition follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Storm RolesAll Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
Data GovernanceUtilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.