Risk Specialist (Hybrid)

Responsible for the day-to-day operational support for the risk management program, including the organization- wide vendor management, Business Continuity process, QA and complaint management. Working closely with the QA Risk Manager in coordinating risk analysis on assigned areas of the organization, Trend Analysis on audit findings Coordinate Internal Audit and vendor management projects. Most importantly, understanding and displaying absolute confidentiality in all aspects of the job function are of the utmost priority due to the sensitive nature of the position.

Starting $23.50 hourly depending on experience and qualification. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides support to branches and colleagues by responding to inquiries related to QA documents and file maintenance.
• Reviews and validates credit union documentation to ensure completeness and adherence with established guidelines.
• Conducts daily reviews of new account reports related to deposits.
• Prepares weekly reports for all departments and branches and ensures member files are accurately maintained and updated.
• Maintains the development of the complaint management process.
• Responsible for maintenance of the Business Continuity Program.
• Facilitates the collection and organization of data for the internal audit program in collaboration with the Risk Manager and external auditors.
• Supports 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 resolution.
• Recommends 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 Manager.
• Conducts reviews within the vendor contract repository to identify potential legal and operational issues.
• Oversees vendor compliance with comprehensive onboarding procedures and requirements, conducting necessary follow-ups and escalations to facilitate prompt completion.
• Oversees the development of the vendor management process, continually implementing enhancements that promote vendor compliance and operational continuity.
• Conducts periodic audits to verify adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Manages the tracking of policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by QA Risk manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Georgia United is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a workplace where all individuals have the chance to succeed. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that each team member brings to our organization, believing that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our credit union.

E-Verify

Georgia United participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. E-Verify is an online system used to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. This process involves electronically verifying the information provided by new hires against records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.