Principal Risk Analyst
Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Vienna
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Responsible for supporting the operation of the risk function by
evaluating and analyzing risks of varying complexity and for
identifying and implementing approaches and solutions to mitigate
those risks. May have a focus on one or more particular types of
risk such as financial, or operational, risk and may provide advice
to management based on this knowledge base. Typically requires an
individual a professional qualification in one or more areas of
risk management or its equivalent. Work independently to interpret
and develop solutions to complex business challenges that have a
significant impact on the function or branch. Specialized skill set
and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Recognized as an
expert in own area within the company. Responsibilities • Plan the
research for and development of specialized risk assessment scopes
• Collaborate with management and personnel to optimize risk
assessment scope development • Identify potential business risks,
operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement
opportunities • Gather and synthesize data; present conclusions and
offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement
solutions to management • Lead/conduct and assists provide
expertise in with the administration of specialized risk assessment
and testing lifecycles of business activities, processes, policies
and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance with
regulatory requirements, federal and state laws, and Navy Federal‘s
quality control standards, policies and procedures • Develop, lead
and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
operations and risk mitigation processes • Prepare and present to
management and/or affected business unit summaries, operational and
regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or
mitigation solutions • Assist with the development and enhancement
of practices, procedures, and instructions • Develop and maintain
strong working relationships with team members, subject matter
experts, and leaders; work with senior management on complex issues
• Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives • Mentor lower
level staff Qualifications • Subject matter expert within business
area/specialization with understanding of interrelationships of
different disciplines • Significant knowledge and understanding of
risk-based auditing techniques and methodologies • Significant
knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, company
policies, and industry best practices • Significant experience
managing multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have
cross-departmental impact • Significant knowledge of operational
and regulatory risk control concepts and practices • Proven ability
to plan, organize and effectively execute risk mitigation and
process improvement initiatives • Advanced organizational, planning
and time management skills • Advanced research and analytical
skills • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Auditing, or
related field or equivalent combination of training, education and
experience Desired Qualifications • Master’s Degree in related
field or equivalent combination of training, education and
experience Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Locations: 820
Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive,
Pensacola, FL 32526 About Us Navy Federal provides much more than a
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