Risk Data Analyst

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Risk Data Analyst, who will support the credit union’s enterprise risk framework by maintaining a robust Key Risk Indicator (KRI) program. Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and visualizing risk data to inform senior management and risk committees, supporting establishment of risk appetite and tolerance thresholds, and producing enterprise risk reporting. Leverage the Archer GRC platform, Power BI, and other analytic tools to translate complex data into actionable insights that support effective risk oversight and decision-making.

 

o Expand and maintain an enterprise-wide Key Risk Indicator (KRI) program aligned with the credit union’s risk taxonomy, risk appetite statement, and regulatory expectations.
o Partner with first-line business leaders and risk liaisons to identify and define meaningful KRIs, supporting risk metrics, thresholds, limits, and escalation triggers.
o Establish and document risk tolerance and appetite thresholds, including breach definitions, monitoring cadence, and governance processes.

o Gather, validate, and analyze risk data from multiple internal systems to assess emerging and ongoing risk trends.
o Convert data into useful insights used to drive decision-making.
o Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify changes in risk exposure and potential control weaknesses.
o Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across enterprise risk reporting.

o Develop and maintain enterprise risk dashboards and reports using Power BI and other data visualization tools.
o Produce clear, concise, decision-driving risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and board-level audiences.
o Translate technical and data-driven insights into executive-level summaries and narratives.
o Work with the Information Technology department to promote system and data maintenance.

o Utilize and maintain the Archer GRC platform to support KRI tracking, risk assessments, and reporting workflows.
o Collaborate across teams (e.g., IT, Compliance, Finance) and with vendors to enhance Archer configurations, reporting, and data integrations.
o Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and data quality within risk processes.

o Participate in community events and contribute to local area non-profits via volunteerism, knowledge sharing, and serving as an ambassador within the community on behalf of RCU.

 

 

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

 

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.