Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

OVERVIEW

The Company

Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management Associate to join our team of talented professionals. 

CSS built and operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Supporting 70% of the mortgage-backed securities in the market, CSS provides best-in-class single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, and tax services. We support a broad portfolio of products for our clients with full lifecycle management.

Our market-leading, cloud-based, end-to-end platform executes transactions on an extraordinary scale which has bolstered liquidity in the secondary mortgage market, one of the largest and most important financial markets in the world. Our unique approach to securitization combines the best minds in financial services with the know-how, flexibility, and innovation of leading technologists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Information

The ERM Associate, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management, will join  the Operational Risk Management Team within the Second-Line-of-Defense. The Associate will support several ERM Programs including, but not limited to, Issues Management, Control Testing, Risk Training, and Policy & Procedure Management programs. The Associate will partner with business divisions in encouraging ERM framework adoption, influencing risk culture, and coordinating risk management activities. Operational Risk Management is critical to managing our business and this role will play a key part in ensuring ongoing maintenance of a well-controlled environment as CSS grows. This is a highly visible and dynamic role that interacts with all levels of management.

Key Job Functions

• Perform Assurance Reviews on Issues Remediation and Control Test results.
  • Review and evaluate Evidence/Artifacts provided by various Business Areas to determine whether Issues have been properly remediated and controls have been adequately tested.
  • Provide 2nd Line Credible Challenge, asking questions and gathering facts/data to support decision making
• Formally document Assurance Review results and commentary in standardized templates.
• Communicate and escalate results of Assurance Reviews to multiple key stakeholders (ERM, Internal Audit, various Business Areas).
• Act as trusted risk advisor to the business by providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Support various ERM Programs by engaging with multiple Business Units and participating in strategic projects and activities.
• Act as a point of contact for the business by assisting or answering questions regarding ERM Programs, standards, and processes. 
• Produce and distribute several recurring and, if required, ad-hoc risk-based reports for key internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings with various Business Units to review and gauge progress on ERM activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education   

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience

Minimum Experience  

• A minimum of 3  years of related work experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Auditing/Compliance, or Operational Risk.
• Minimum 2 years of using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. CSS does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills     

• Strong attention to detail to review and provide assurance on complex risk related matters, including issue remediation plans and control test results.
• The ability to provide insight, advice, and credible challenge to business areas on risk related matters
• Ability to work independently and execute tasks with moderate direction and guidance.
• Prior experience using GRC Tools, such as Open Pages, is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment that presents a high degree of subjectivity and change.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. 

Pay Range $94,250 to $107,500

CSS’s pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.  CSS offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes a performance bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, PTO, and a broad range of other benefits.

Employment

As a condition of employment with Common Securitization Solutions, any successful job applicant will be required to  successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.   

Common Securitization Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary : $94,250 - $107,500