Business Controls Analyst II at City National Bank
Los Angeles, CA 90071
About the Job
BUSINESS CONTROLS ANALYST II WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This position will work directly with the City National Bank's ("CNB") Business Control Managers ("BCM"s) and Business Control Senior Analyst and or Lead for Consumer Banking.
This person will be responsible for managing all internal and external engagement activities, participating in kickoff meetings, scheduling walkthroughs, coordinating all document requests, reviewing and analyzing support documents, and facilitating responses to potentially overturn findings/exceptions, and maintaining an audit and exam tracker.
This role is expected to contribute constructively and balance challenges, supporting alignment of business objectives with CNB's risk appetite and established limits.
What you will do Provide support for the collection, review, and delivery of all deliverables and follow-up requests required for successful completion of the control testing, regulatory compliance monitoring, audit, and examination processes.
Lead audits/exams through partnership with both internal and external auditors.
Work closly with Reg.
Regulations and assist with regualtory exams.
Ensure that all auditing or exam preparatory needs are met.
Analyze, evaluate and periodically review relevant compliance and risk management practices across the organization, including activities at network affiliates.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the 2nd and 3rd lines to strengthen the control environment and enhance risk management practices.
Analyze and evaluate data that effects the technical, operational, and business functions and provide insight to the practical impacts/implications to the business line.
Support on Control Standards to ensure compliance-related controls are documented in line with the standards Assist with audits/exams through partnership with both internal and external auditors.
Work closely with Reg.
Regulations and assist with regulatory exams.
Ensure that all auditing or exam preparatory needs are met.
Coordinate 2LOD Review & Challenge interactions with LOB, engage with 2LOD Compliance Testing (including RBC) to provide sufficient guidance and support during the testing period Analyze mortgage-related regulatory requirements and help define and/or validate the controls that are specific to regulatory compliance monitoring and internal audit activities.
Coordinate with 1st LOD Testing team to understand observations related to compliance controls and ensure appropriate actions are documented to remediate gaps Act as the business teams’ liaison for business line risk management, compliance activities, legal engagement, and internal or external audits.
Act as a liaison representing Business Control Office at internal meetings; establishing and cultivating strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
Attend meetings with and/or in place of VP, BCL or SVP, BCM, provide feedback and escalate decision.
Build and sustain effective relationships and alliances both internally and across all lines of business and staff areas to help deliver results and to ensure opportunities are identified, analyzed and managed appropriately.
Understand interdependencies to achieve success.
Partner with team members to contribute concise communication materials for senior management.
Develop presentations for internal and external meeting that are compelling, concise, and graphical to convey message.
Prioritize organizational risk management objectives.
Participate in special projects as necessary.
Facilitate audit and examination activities.
Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of exam management experience, preferred, or 3+ years of mortgage-related experience Skills and Knowledge Working knowledge of applicable mortgage-related regulatory requirements, such as ECOA, FDPA, Fair Lending, Reg.
O, Reg.
W, RESPA, UDAAP, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management effectively Risk management expertise with proven experience in providing value added insights Demonstrated history of successfully managing engagement activities (e.g., control testing, regulatory compliance monitoring, audits) conducted by internal lines of defense and regulatory exams by external regulators 3 years in a role requiring complex problem solving Strong interpersonal and influencing skills – and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in a peer-like way, and achieve goals without direct control over resources Strong emerging end-to-end generalist problem solving skills, e.g., Defining and deconstructing problems Prioritizing issues and analysis Structuring and building quantitative and qualitative/conceptual analyses Knowledge in Financial Services, Project Management Demonstrated ability to Influence change, build relationships, communicate effectively, work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and deliver high caliber results.
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
Quick learning ability, outstanding analytical skills and a structured way of thinking, your attention to details is exceptional Operate well under stress, even faced with tight timelines for ambitious deliverables Significant experience in driving operational change with front line to senior leadership personnel Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills Be able to handle uncertainty well, and are able to simplify complexity Compensation Starting base salary: $37.96 - $60.64 per hour.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues.
Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024.
Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C.
and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets.
City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
For more information about City National, visit cnb.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct.
READ MORE If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Please contact us via email or leave a message at
These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online.
Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Responses may take up to two business days.
This person will be responsible for managing all internal and external engagement activities, participating in kickoff meetings, scheduling walkthroughs, coordinating all document requests, reviewing and analyzing support documents, and facilitating responses to potentially overturn findings/exceptions, and maintaining an audit and exam tracker.
This role is expected to contribute constructively and balance challenges, supporting alignment of business objectives with CNB's risk appetite and established limits.
What you will do Provide support for the collection, review, and delivery of all deliverables and follow-up requests required for successful completion of the control testing, regulatory compliance monitoring, audit, and examination processes.
Lead audits/exams through partnership with both internal and external auditors.
Work closly with Reg.
Regulations and assist with regualtory exams.
Ensure that all auditing or exam preparatory needs are met.
Analyze, evaluate and periodically review relevant compliance and risk management practices across the organization, including activities at network affiliates.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the 2nd and 3rd lines to strengthen the control environment and enhance risk management practices.
Analyze and evaluate data that effects the technical, operational, and business functions and provide insight to the practical impacts/implications to the business line.
Support on Control Standards to ensure compliance-related controls are documented in line with the standards Assist with audits/exams through partnership with both internal and external auditors.
Work closely with Reg.
Regulations and assist with regulatory exams.
Ensure that all auditing or exam preparatory needs are met.
Coordinate 2LOD Review & Challenge interactions with LOB, engage with 2LOD Compliance Testing (including RBC) to provide sufficient guidance and support during the testing period Analyze mortgage-related regulatory requirements and help define and/or validate the controls that are specific to regulatory compliance monitoring and internal audit activities.
Coordinate with 1st LOD Testing team to understand observations related to compliance controls and ensure appropriate actions are documented to remediate gaps Act as the business teams’ liaison for business line risk management, compliance activities, legal engagement, and internal or external audits.
Act as a liaison representing Business Control Office at internal meetings; establishing and cultivating strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
Attend meetings with and/or in place of VP, BCL or SVP, BCM, provide feedback and escalate decision.
Build and sustain effective relationships and alliances both internally and across all lines of business and staff areas to help deliver results and to ensure opportunities are identified, analyzed and managed appropriately.
Understand interdependencies to achieve success.
Partner with team members to contribute concise communication materials for senior management.
Develop presentations for internal and external meeting that are compelling, concise, and graphical to convey message.
Prioritize organizational risk management objectives.
Participate in special projects as necessary.
Facilitate audit and examination activities.
Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of exam management experience, preferred, or 3+ years of mortgage-related experience Skills and Knowledge Working knowledge of applicable mortgage-related regulatory requirements, such as ECOA, FDPA, Fair Lending, Reg.
O, Reg.
W, RESPA, UDAAP, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management effectively Risk management expertise with proven experience in providing value added insights Demonstrated history of successfully managing engagement activities (e.g., control testing, regulatory compliance monitoring, audits) conducted by internal lines of defense and regulatory exams by external regulators 3 years in a role requiring complex problem solving Strong interpersonal and influencing skills – and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in a peer-like way, and achieve goals without direct control over resources Strong emerging end-to-end generalist problem solving skills, e.g., Defining and deconstructing problems Prioritizing issues and analysis Structuring and building quantitative and qualitative/conceptual analyses Knowledge in Financial Services, Project Management Demonstrated ability to Influence change, build relationships, communicate effectively, work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and deliver high caliber results.
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
Quick learning ability, outstanding analytical skills and a structured way of thinking, your attention to details is exceptional Operate well under stress, even faced with tight timelines for ambitious deliverables Significant experience in driving operational change with front line to senior leadership personnel Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills Be able to handle uncertainty well, and are able to simplify complexity Compensation Starting base salary: $37.96 - $60.64 per hour.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues.
Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024.
Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C.
and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets.
City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
For more information about City National, visit cnb.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct.
READ MORE If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Please contact us via email or leave a message at
(213) 673-9139
.These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online.
Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Responses may take up to two business days.