Model Risk Analyst

Summary

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on models and assessments of their risks, coordinate with the business units to conduct testing of critical models and document results. Manage the model inventory in the company’s governance solution, ensure timely updates of forms and questionnaires, maintain ongoing contact with model owners and reviewers, and oversee adherence to model and other risk policies and procedures. Supports the development of tools and techniques to facilitate ongoing model enhancement for the organization. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on model risk and other types of risk inventories to identify underlying relationships and assist in the risk roll-up/alignment process
• Work with the Enterprise and/or Operational Risk team, NYPA management, and staff to facilitate the Model Risk Management and broader risk management process for risk identification, definition, assessment, analysis, mitigation, and monitoring throughout NYPA
• Generate risk reports for various levels of the organization including the Executive Risk Management and Resilience Committee (ERRMC)
• Work with Enterprise and Operational Risk leadership to ensure effective alignment of the enterprise and operational processes with Internal Audit, Internal Business Controls, and Compliance
• Assist Enterprise and Operational Risk Management team (EORM) in the development of training materials and assist in conducting enterprise and/or operational education/training to various levels of NYPA Business Units management and staff
• Update, maintain and ensure compliance with NYPA’s model and other risk frameworks, policies, procedures, and other associated risk management documentation
• Provide support on the implementation and on-going operation of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software module specific to the model risk programs
• Coordinate the resolution of risk software problems with the vendor or the NYPA IT department as needed Perform regular updates to the model risk and other risk repositories and perform risk assessments using reporting tools to ensure integrity of the repository database
• Create and maintain up-to-date meeting minutes, reports and related materials for the Enterprise and Operational Risk website
• Work with senior EORM Team members to establish and implement the Enterprise and/or Operational Risk task level schedule to ensure timely delivery of assigned work products

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of various types of risk including Model, Operational, Asset, Project and Enterprise level risks
• General knowledge of Enterprise-wide risk management program development and implementation; including best practices, frameworks, and associated software systems
• General knowledge of Internal Audit and Internal Business Controls practices
• General understanding of the fundamentals of probabilistic scenario analysis and analysis techniques the associated application to risk management
• Proficient in spreadsheet and/or statistical analysis packages. Working knowledge of Access, Word, PowerPoint, statistical software, and MS Project.
• Understanding of enterprise risk management best practices as they apply to the energy/utility industry
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise summaries and insights with assistance from senior specialists and director

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• A minimum of 2 years directly relevant experience with risk analysis, integration of business processes and development/implementation of enterprise risk programs is preferred

Physical Requirements