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Job Description

At Regions, the Enterprise Risk Testing Analyst is a second line of defense risk management function that ensures the development and maintenance of a strong risk culture by developing and maintaining a program infrastructure that measures, monitors, and reports compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules that govern a specific line of business and/or adherence to policies and procedures to ensure controls established are operationally effective to mitigate risk. Associates at this level should have full ownership of one or more processes, reports, procedures, or products, and are considered analytical or procedural experts within a specific line of business, risk area, or program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert in compliance and operational risk to effectively execute testing activities
• Maintains advanced knowledge of rules and regulations and their impact on products, services, and operations for a specific line of business or program
• Maintains advanced knowledge of Regions products and services, as well as systems supporting them, to evaluate if the products/services and systems are performing as designed to meet regulatory requirements and are operating effectively
• Maintains advanced knowledge and understanding of risk management concepts around risks and controls and key operational processes
• Assists with the administration of a monitoring and testing program to report on effectiveness of controls against expected outcomes to meet all applicable laws and regulations or operational processes
• Focuses on the resolution of complex problems or transactions, where expertise is required to interpret the results against policies, guidelines, or processes
• Conducts transaction testing activities, analyzes results and documents findings
• Drafts summary of testing results for distribution to key stakeholders
• Collaborates with key stakeholders in executing the testing program
• Supervises day-to-day work of other professional level risk testing associates on occasion
• Assists in oversight activities for the team as needed
• Performs and participates in various projects as needed
• Identifies and implements automated testing and data analytics activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, Quality Assurance/Control, Audit, or other related risk function specific to a line of business or program
• Or High School Diploma and nine (9) years of experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, Quality Assurance/Control, Audit, or other related risk function specific to a line of business or program

Preferences

• Relevant certifications and/or licenses, such as:
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Licenses

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to mentor and train junior associates
• Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
• Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
• Ability to work independently, with limited guidance
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

Job Range Target:

Minimum: $72,864.55 USD

Median: $103,810.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans: This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Benefits Information

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Location Details

Regions Center

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.