Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management

at  Golub Capital

Position Information
Hiring Manager:
Assistant Vice President
Department:
Operational Risk Management
Department Overview
The Operational Risk Management (“ORM”) Department is responsible for the Risk Mitigation Framework. The Risk Mitigation Framework provides the process, tools and approach that are needed to support and enhance the control environment required to minimize operational risks related to Golub Capital’s non-investment functions. The Risk Mitigation Framework was created to minimize material losses, provide process and internal control oversight, and anticipate potential material loss events. The Risk Mitigation Framework is comprised of a set of consistent and repeatable elements that allow Golub Capital to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on the operational risk profile of the firm. The Risk Mitigation programs include Risk and Control Self-Assessment (“RCSA”), Issue Management (“IM”), Vendor Risk Management (“VRM”), Business Continuity Management (“BCM”), and Internal Control Testing (“ICT”).
Position Responsibilities
The functions of the Senior Analyst role include participation in the assessment of risks Golub Capital faces and supporting a comprehensive plan to identify, measure, monitor and report risk components. A large focus of this role will be in the Internal Control Testing program.
This role will require strong management skills to assist with developing detailed plans, tracking progress, managing obstacles and ultimately delivering enhancements to the Golub Capital Operational Risk Management Framework. This is an internal client-facing role requiring communication with users at all levels of the organization. As a result, exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Golub Capital’s Operational Risk Management Risk Mitigation Framework, working closely with ORM team leads and internal key stakeholders
• Assist in all Risk Mitigation programs with a dedicated focus to the Internal Control Testing program
• Perform periodic testing to determine effectiveness of business lines’ adherence to the defined controls, requirements, internal policies and best practices
• Create and maintain meaningful operational risk reporting to meet the needs of senior management and oversight committees
• Proactively identify, track and analyze operational risks within Golub Capital, while working to identify and implement critical control improvements
• Ensure risks are fully captured and accurately assessed by providing effective challenge to the departments to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Represent team interests at internal meetings, committees and working groups
• Foster and develop relationships with various Operational Risk Management stakeholders, while promoting a robust risk culture

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial services risk management, audit, or related role;
• Certifications (Preferred): Operational Risk Management Certificate, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Designation
• Appropriate knowledge of financial services industry practices, internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Understanding and experience with operational loss causes, measures and mitigation strategies
• Assertive, self-motivated, team oriented, flexible and able to multi-task
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of communicating effectively across all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage several projects
• Highly motivated and resourceful in a fast paced, growth environment successful working both independently and as a team member
• Ability to probe sensitive issues while maintaining the highest level of integrity and objectivity
• Abide by our work-in-office policies then in effect

Critical Competencies for Success

Our Gold Standards Model defines key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.

• Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.
• Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.
• Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.
• Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.

The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.

• Change Management: Communicates the benefits and the impact of refinements to internal processes or technology.
• Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.
• Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of risk management and the Firm’s position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
• Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions.
• Project / Program Management: Manages projects and / or programs through planning, identifying resources, monitoring and communicating project activities and assessing impacts of project decisions.

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Golub Capital offers a full range of benefits which includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Golub Capital’s Operational Risk Management Risk Mitigation Framework, working closely with ORM team leads and internal key stakeholders
• Assist in all Risk Mitigation programs with a dedicated focus to the Internal Control Testing program
• Perform periodic testing to determine effectiveness of business lines’ adherence to the defined controls, requirements, internal policies and best practices
• Create and maintain meaningful operational risk reporting to meet the needs of senior management and oversight committees
• Proactively identify, track and analyze operational risks within Golub Capital, while working to identify and implement critical control improvements
• Ensure risks are fully captured and accurately assessed by providing effective challenge to the departments to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Represent team interests at internal meetings, committees and working groups
• Foster and develop relationships with various Operational Risk Management stakeholders, while promoting a robust risk cultur

The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.

• Change Management: Communicates the benefits and the impact of refinements to internal processes or technology.
• Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.
• Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of risk management and the Firm’s position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
• Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions.
• Project / Program Management: Manages projects and / or programs through planning, identifying resources, monitoring and communicating project activities and assessing impacts of project decisions