Senior Business Controls Analyst - Entertainment Banking at City National Bank
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
About the Job
BUSINESS CONTROLS ANALYST SENIOR WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This position will work directly with the City National Bank's ("CNB") Business Control Officer ("BCO") and Business Control Managers ("BCM"s) for Entertainment Banking and will partner with the Risk Framework leadership team
Responsibilities will encompass understanding controls required for compliance with applicable regulations, identification of relevant issues, solution design, design of required controls and monitoring, leveraging industry practices and coordination with colleagues across the organization.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 Responsible for the support in development and implementation of control-related assessments, programs, development of controls to aid in implementation of regulation, rules, and risk management requirements
Analyze, evaluate and periodically review relevant 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
Provide guidance on Control Standards to ensure compliance-related controls are documented in line with the standards Participate in execution of essential risk program functions, including Compliance Risk Assessments, Key Risk Indicators (KRI) review, Issue Management, Operational Losses, and more
Provide informed and valuable risk and control perspectives other members of the Business Control team and Business Units
Coordinate 2LOD Review & Challenge interactions with LOB, engage with 2LOD Compliance Testing (including RBC) to provide sufficient guidance and support during the testing period Contribute to the development of a robust risk culture, risk conduct, and risk literacy within the first line of defense, including design and implementation of preventive and detective controls relating to Entertainment Banking activities (focus on Compliance-related controls) 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 SVP BCO, 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 or equivalent Minimum 5 years within or related to financial services Minimum 5 years of auditing, risk, control or finance consulting experience Minimum 5 years of experience with risk management methodologies Minimum 3 years of Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Skills and Knowledge Preferred CRM certification 5 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: $92,114 - $156,880 per year
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.
Responsibilities will encompass understanding controls required for compliance with applicable regulations, identification of relevant issues, solution design, design of required controls and monitoring, leveraging industry practices and coordination with colleagues across the organization.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 Responsible for the support in development and implementation of control-related assessments, programs, development of controls to aid in implementation of regulation, rules, and risk management requirements
Analyze, evaluate and periodically review relevant 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
Provide guidance on Control Standards to ensure compliance-related controls are documented in line with the standards Participate in execution of essential risk program functions, including Compliance Risk Assessments, Key Risk Indicators (KRI) review, Issue Management, Operational Losses, and more
Provide informed and valuable risk and control perspectives other members of the Business Control team and Business Units
Coordinate 2LOD Review & Challenge interactions with LOB, engage with 2LOD Compliance Testing (including RBC) to provide sufficient guidance and support during the testing period Contribute to the development of a robust risk culture, risk conduct, and risk literacy within the first line of defense, including design and implementation of preventive and detective controls relating to Entertainment Banking activities (focus on Compliance-related controls) 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 SVP BCO, 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 or equivalent Minimum 5 years within or related to financial services Minimum 5 years of auditing, risk, control or finance consulting experience Minimum 5 years of experience with risk management methodologies Minimum 3 years of Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Skills and Knowledge Preferred CRM certification 5 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: $92,114 - $156,880 per year
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.