Risk Management Associate Analyst

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
A Risk Management Associate Analyst is responsible for collaborating with business areas of the company to assist with identifying and assessing risk and aiding with the oversight to the administration of the risk management program. The Associate Analyst will ensure that the areas adhere to an established reporting time frame. The Associate Analyst will perform model risk and risk assessment reviews.
What you will do

• Collaborate with various functional areas of the company to assist with identifying and assessing risk in accordance with established company methodology
• Aid with ongoing oversight to the administration of the risk management program and ensuring functional areas adhere to established reporting time frames
• Perform annual model risk and risk assessment reviews
• Answer phone calls and assist markets, FBSS departments, and FHC departments with risk management related questions.
• Monitor and identify improvements for the risk management program and software platform
• Facilitate enterprise risk initiatives and assist with ensuring consistency in risk management practices and terminology throughout the organization
• Analyze common risks among different functional areas to ensure an enterprise view of overall risk may be achieved
• Review enterprise wide risk reporting relative to established risk thresholds
• Implement an independent risk management testing program across the organization
• Maintain training materials related to risk management and conducting periodic training for company personnel
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 3 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor degree in business, math, analytics or similar fields of study
• Certifications in one or more risk management fields (Audit, Compliance, Credit, Fraud/Anti-money Laundering, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of company operations and processes
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices
• General understanding of audit and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal working skills
• Understanding of project management and ability to manage projects
• Computer and application platform utilization skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Salary Range
$29.95 Per Hour to $45.00 Per Hour
Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation
*This job opportunity is expected to close on February 24, 2025*