Risk Specialist (Hybrid)

Georgia United Credit Union is seeking a Risk Specialist to support their risk management program. The role involves operational support, vendor management, business continuity processes, and conducting risk analysis while maintaining confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the position.ResponsibilitiesProvides support to branches and colleagues by responding to inquiries related to QA documents and file maintenanceReviews and validates credit union documentation to ensure completeness and adherence with established guidelinesConducts daily reviews of new account reports related to depositsPrepares weekly reports for all departments and branches and ensures member files are accurately maintained and updatedMaintains the development of the complaint management processResponsible for maintenance of the Business Continuity ProgramFacilitates the collection and organization of data for the internal audit program in collaboration with the Risk Manager and external auditorsSupports the risk management program by analyzing audit exceptions and findings to identify risk trends, recommending solutions, requesting steps to mitigate risk, promoting prevention plans, and monitoring the event resolutionRecommends mitigation factors and modifications in collaboration with manager. Participates in the organization wide risk assessment process on an annual basis or more frequent cadence as established by the Risk ManagerConducts reviews within the vendor contract repository to identify potential legal and operational issuesOversees vendor compliance with comprehensive onboarding procedures and requirements, conducting necessary follow-ups and escalations to facilitate prompt completionOversees the development of the vendor management process, continually implementing enhancements that promote vendor compliance and operational continuityConducts periodic audits to verify adherence to regulatory requirementsManages the tracking of policies and proceduresOther duties as assigned by QA Risk managerSkillsResponsible for the day-to-day operational support for the risk management program, including the organization-wide vendor management, Business Continuity process, QA and complaint managementWorking closely with the QA Risk Manager in coordinating risk analysis on assigned areas of the organizationTrend Analysis on audit findingsCoordinate Internal Audit and vendor management projectsUnderstanding and displaying absolute confidentiality in all aspects of the job functionProvides support to branches and colleagues by responding to inquiries related to QA documents and file maintenanceReviews and validates credit union documentation to ensure completeness and adherence with established guidelinesConducts daily reviews of new account reports related to depositsPrepares weekly reports for all departments and branches and ensures member files are accurately maintained and updatedMaintains the development of the complaint management processResponsible for maintenance of the Business Continuity ProgramFacilitates the collection and organization of data for the internal audit program in collaboration with the Risk Manager and external auditorsSupports the risk management program by analyzing audit exceptions and findings to identify risk trends, recommending solutions, requesting steps to mitigate risk, promoting prevention plans, and monitoring the event resolutionRecommends mitigation factors and modifications in collaboration with managerParticipates in the organization-wide risk assessment process on an annual basis or more frequent cadence as established by the Risk ManagerConducts reviews within the vendor contract repository to identify potential legal and operational issuesOversees vendor compliance with comprehensive onboarding procedures and requirements, conducting necessary follow-ups and escalations to facilitate prompt completionOversees the development of the vendor management process, continually implementing enhancements that promote vendor compliance and operational continuityConducts periodic audits to verify adherence to regulatory requirementsManages the tracking of policies and proceduresOther duties as assigned by QA Risk managerCompany OverviewGeorgia United Credit Union is a banking firm offering auto, mortgage, checking account, and credit card services. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://gucu.org.



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