Senior Risk Consultant - Operational Risk

Responsible for conducting research and horizon scans to identify trends that negatively impact the enterprise business models and enterprise goals

Consult with the business to develop enterprise strategies and response plans to mitigate emerging threats and reduce enterprise-based risk driver exposures

Independently or in partnership, perform complex risk assessments on risk events, risk drivers, strategies, or areas of concern as defined by assigned pillar or risk leadership

Support the development of plans to drive strategic and transformational risk initiatives across the organization and assist in the development of business strategies in support of leadership to improve company profit, enterprise value, and competitive position

Support the pillars and line of business (LOB) strategies by helping to identify the risk exposures embedded in opportunities and management plans

Support and drive the development of longer-term strategic and business plans, and participate in the quarterly and annual enterprise risk sessions

Accountable for ensuring adherence to Board delivery timelines, including coordination and preparation of content for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, as necessary

Assess, understand, and develop insights on the strategic direction of the enterprise and the pillars being supported

Collaborate with business leaders to identify and define risk initiatives that will have an overarching impact on company risk

Work with the internal data and analytics team, develop and maintain data plans and key qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure progress against enterprise risk targets, response plans, and the success of related risk and strategic initiatives

Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, operational, or subject matter expertise; provide support to leadership when negotiating with external partners

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

Eight years of experience in healthcare, insurance, and analysis in a consultant role

Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of program management, risk management, strategy, and process improvement frameworks and processes

Advanced communication skills, including the ability to prepare difficult or advanced ideas clearly and effectively, and communicate to all levels of management

Strong collaboration skills and ability to contribute to a multi-functional team

Strong consulting skills

Balance multiple stakeholder projects and other responsibilities

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this 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.

This position resides in the Enterprise Risk Office and will support both enterprise risk and operational risk.

This person reports to the Chief Risk Officer and will have primary focus on the operational risk management. as they support the enterprise risk management program.

Limited travel

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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