Risk & SOX Analyst

Under the direction of the Lead ERM Analyst, the Risk & (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) SOX Analyst will be a dynamic position that will support Risk, SOX, and Internal Audit activities, including monitoring business line risk assessments, collecting and analyzing key risk indicators, performing internal audit/SOX control testing, and developing actionable management reporting. In short, the role is designed to help execute, advance, and mature the Bank's risk, audit, and SOX programs. The incumbent will play a key part in working with business units across the Bank to reinforce the Bank's risk culture and help improve policies, processes, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support various Risk, Internal Audit, & SOX-related activities with data collection, analyses, and reporting.
  
  
  
  • Collect and analyze key Risk-related data. Analyze trends over time with various internal and external tools available (e.g., Dashboards, S&P Global, Analytics).
  • Perform internal audit and SOX-related testing to assess and analyze the appropriateness of the design and functionality of key controls and documentation (e.g., risk matrices, process narratives, workflows) for the Bank's internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Support tracking, monitoring, and reporting of Risk, Internal Audit, and SOX-related activities.
  
  
  
  
• Assist with the design and delivery of risk, internal audit, or SOX-related training, as needed.
• Assist in developing corrective action plans to better manage or mitigate risk or control deficiencies. Generate weekly and monthly MIS reporting around key risk and SOX metrics to Management and coordinate internal Risk & Compliance monthly MIS packages.
• Assist in managing and monitoring the Bank's Enterprise Issue Management Program.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration with others across the Bank, building positive and constructive working relationships, supporting the Bank's strategic plan, and demonstrating the Bank's core values.
• Assist other Risk & Compliance team members with various assignments, as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Highly-motivated professional who can handle multiple, cross-functional tasks, adapt to change, and work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - independently and in a team
• Familiarity with banking, specific expertise in risk, audit, SOX, and/or internal controls
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer and technical skills and the ability to quickly learn and apply new technology
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, macros, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and behaviors
• Maintain a professional manner at all times
• Exhibit a culture of teamwork, transparency, and collaboration
• Ability to demonstrate Needham Bank's Core Values (Focus on Customer Relationship, Embrace Change, Work as a Team, Be an Asset to your Community, Always Learn, Do the Right Thing)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in a risk, audit, or related function.
• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's degree
• Experience in banking, considered a plus.
• Professional certification (CIA, CRMA, CERP, CBA, CPA) or desire to pursue certification preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal business office environment

Needham Bank offers a competitive salary and an amazing benefit package for a full-time employee which includes fully paid medical and dental insurance, HRA, 401(k) plan with an 8% bank match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, a bonus program, flexible spending accounts, vision service plan, group term life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We offer a great benefit package to our eligible part-time employees as well.

At NB, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace - if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Needham Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Needham Bank will provide all applicants for employment and all employees with equal opportunity for employment and promotion regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or gender identity.