Operational Senior Risk Analyst, Hybrid in Draper, UT

UnitedHealth Group

  • Draper, UT
  • $71,200-127,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. You will work in the Optum division of UnitedHealth Group. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience, and delivering access to high-quality care.Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth and opportunities.Reporting to the Director, Operational risk, the Operational Risk Sr. Analyst supports the Second line of Defense risk management department in accordance with US regulations, bank policies and industry practices for Risk Management.This role assesses, identifies, controls, manages, and mitigates risks to operational processes and additional operational categories that could impede strategic, reputational, security, or financial success of the bank. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting execution of the various Operational Risk programs across multiple businesses and functions of the bank. This role requires a self-starter that can liaise with stakeholders across business units and support functions in the bank. Familiarity with the concepts of operational risk, the bank’s process flows, and control environment, combined with strong interpersonal and analytical skills are necessary for this role.This position follows a hybrid schedule with Three in-office days per week.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assist in managing the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program by working with first and second-line participants to identify and assess risks
  • Work with different teams within the bank to implement a process diagram for each function and design key operational risks and mitigants associated with design and implementation of the process
  • Develop reporting for internal use and governance committees on both a regular and ad-hoc basis
  • Participate in the collection of Key Performance indicators (KPIs) related to key operation risks
  • Manage the quality of data reported/identified via RCSAs and KPIs including alignment to taxonomies (i.e., process, control, risk, etc.)
  • Facilitate the RCSA review and challenge process on a quarterly basis
  • Assist with special projects, when necessary, intended to enhance the Operational Risk Management Framework
  • Review and evaluate new business and product initiatives and acquisitions to identify changes to the operational risk profile of the bank
  • Maintain a complete risk mapping of operational processes and system maps, which include change management assessments
  • Work with 1st line and different support functions to develop day-to-day risk management metrics, which quantify the division’s exposure to various types of operational risk
  • Assist the Risk Team in developing a robust Vendor Risk framework at the bank and conduct vendor risk assessments yearly
  • Analyze the collected information to assess the overall risk profile of Third Parties
  • Report on Vendor risk across various dimensions (information security, financial, geographic, etc.)
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. This position requires the analyst to be on site at the Draper, UT office 3-4 times a week.Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of direct work experience preferably within Operational Risk Management (RCSA)
  • 3+ years of first or second-line frameworks related to Operational Risk Management
  • Ability to be on-site (Draper, Utah)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of Operational Risk Management experience
  • 2+ years of Archer or eGRC experience
  • 2 + years of Vendor Management Assessment
  • Experience contributing to the development of materials and reports for senior and executive level management (e.g., Board and Management Level Committee)
  • Banking Industry experience
  • Thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management (certifications)
  • Proven relationship management skills including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, and building relationship networks
  • Proven solid organizational skills, with proven ability to successfully manage multiple, concurrent priorities
  • Proven detail oriented with proven ability to question the status quo and apply effective challenge as appropriate
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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