Risk Specialist

BankTalent HQ
Commesurate with Experience
United States, Massachusetts, Whitinsville
May 02, 2025
Opportunity Overview We have a Unique opportunity for an early career Compliance professional to join our team as a Risk Specialist. We're looking for someone who is excited about being part of an organization that is integral to the community, believes in continuous learning, holds themselves and their co-workers to impeccable standards and thrives in an environment where you'll be rolling up your sleeves and working alongside your teammates every day. On our team you'll get to work with employees across every Bank function, actively research compliance/regulatory trends and patterns, conduct reviews and be supported while you hone your unique skills. Position Overview Under the direction of the Chief Risk Officer this position will assist and support development, implementation and management of several key Bank programs, including, but not limited to: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM, Vendor Management), Business Continuity Plan/Policy, Compliance (Complaint Monitoring, Policy Governance), and BSA/Fraud & Security (Monitoring, ID Theft & Security Management). This role is intended to support the Compliance, Risk and BSA teams universally. As such work will vary based on overall business need. Primary Accountabilities Assists in completion of all Enterprise Risk Management activities as needed. Supports all risk management functions including, BCP, Vendor Management, Contract Management, and Physical Security. Assists in Bank's BSA/ Fraud reviews as needed. Assists in the maintenance of the bank's risk management system (Quantivate). Responsible for return and handling of Counterfeit funds. Assists in entering controls and risks into the Bank's risk system (Quantivate) In partnership with team leadership, assists in the development, implementation and communication of risk related policies and procedures. Assists in gathering information needed to provide risk reports and metric for Sr. Management. Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Education and Work Experience High School Diploma Required. Some college preferred. 1-2 years previous Banking experience preferred. Previous exposure to risk management programs, policies and requirements helpful but not required. Commitment to continuous education expected. Strong analytical and reading comprehension skills, with ability to conduct research. Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations with poise and tact. Able to clearly articulate ideas and information consistently, effectively in both written and verbal communications. Must have proficient computer skills, including Word, Power Point, and Excel, and excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and math skills. About UniBank We are UniBank, a team of civic-minded financial professionals and all-around great people working together to enrich people, businesses and municipalities across New England. We don't abide by the doctrine of big, national banks. What we believe is different. What we believe is unique. We believe in our community. And we believe in the people who live here. We believe in committing time and financial support to local nonprofits. We believe in finding innovative solutions for affordable housing, community development and independent business. And yet, we are bankers. We are a mutual bank, owned by its customers, dedicated to local service. We are technology leaders. Since launching our first online payment platform in 2003, we've never stopped delivering the most effective technology to our customers. We are a unique blend of consumer, civic and business banking with more than 150 years of history. We are an exception to the rule. We are unique. Unique to people. Unique to business. Unique to local government. We are UniBank. Bank Different. Bank Unique. As a member of the Compliance & Security team you may be responsible for certain aspects of our Incident Response Program, including, but not limited to, administrative, consultative or active engagement in activities around the Incident Response Program policy and processes. This position is not subject to SAFE Act Registration Requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all applicants for employment who will be engaged in residential loan mortgage originations (as defined by the SAFE Act) must register with the federal registry system and maintain a status in good standing under the SAFE Act requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran or as an individual with a disability. Participant in E-Verify