Risk and Reporting Specialist

Risk and Reporting Specialist Location Oak Ridge, NC : Description:

The Risk and Reporting Specialist will help manage financial and operational risk and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory reporting requirements. Works closely with accounting leadership and other stakeholders to implement effective risk management strategies and maintain the financial health of the bank.

Audit Program & Internal Controls:

• Evaluate and enhance internal control procedures to safeguard the bank's assets and prevent fraud or errors.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the audit program, ensuring that audits are conducted efficiently and effectively in accordance with established standards and objectives.
• Prepare Audit Committee deliverables and track audit findings to resolution.

Risk Mitigation Strategies:

• Support risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure to financial and operational risks.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and adjust as necessary. Examples of risk mitigation strategies include Business Continuity Management and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

Vendor Management:

• Support the CFO to oversee the bank's vendor management program.
• Review initial and annual vendor due diligence documentation such as SOC reports, Disaster Recovery & Incident Response Plans, Financial Condition, Insurance Coverage, and other documentation necessary to mitigate the bank's third-party risk.
• Provide support to Vendor Relationship Managers in assessing vendor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, including service level agreements and security requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to both new and existing vendor relationships.

Financial & Regulatory Reporting:

• Support regulatory filings including quarterly call reports, FR-2900, FR Y-8, Summary of Deposits, and FR Y-9SP.
• Support the CFO's with preparation of the annual financial statements to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Support the preparation of quarterly press releases.

Reconciliation and General Ledger:

• Perform and review reconciliation of due from bank accounts, investments, general ledger accounts, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances identified during the reconciliation process.
• Oversee the bank's general ledger system and associated mappings to core and ancillary systems.

Compliance:

• Comply with Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering federal regulations and guidelines, internal bank policies, and complete annual training requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• CPA license (or ability to complete license requirements within reasonable timeframe).
• 2-4 years of experience in financial risk management, accounting or auditing. Banking or financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key insights.
• Thorough understanding of banking risk management, accounting principles, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access.