Senior Business Risk & Control Analyst
TIAA Iselin, New Jersey, United States · $74K–$100K/yr
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The role involves supporting the execution of control programs to mitigate operational and IT risks while ensuring compliance with enterprise frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage remediation plans, support regulatory exams, and maintain accurate documentation.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience, including strong proficiency in Excel functions like VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. A university degree is preferred, along with skills in workflow automation and clear written communication.
Benefits
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Sr. Business Risk & Control Analyst
We’re seeking a Senior Business Risk & IT Controls Analyst to support the execution of control programs that mitigate operational and IT risk. This role plays a key part in strengthening risk culture across the TDOSS organization and ensuring compliance with key regulations, IT standards, and enterprise frameworks. You’ll collaborate with teams across all Three Lines of Defense, including Regulatory Support, Supervisory Affairs, IT, Cybersecurity, and the Business Controls Office. Your work will support TIAA’s Regulatory Risk Management (RRM) Program, including regulatory exam support, rule implementation, and management action plans (MAPs). This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on enterprise risk culture while working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Support technology teams in managing and executing effective risk and control practices
- Assist in identifying control gaps and documenting remediation steps
- Govern risk treatment and remediation plans through completion - Collaborate with first, second, and third line of defense partners to ensure compliance with ERM and IT standards
- Contribute to IT regulatory exam support, process and control mapping, and risk training initiatives
- Maintain required documentation and evidence in the system of record
- Prepare reports and materials for risk governance meetings, including status updates and recommendations
- Communicate new or revised policies, procedures, and processes to relevant teams
- Capture key points and action items during meetings with accuracy and efficiency
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level 7IC
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional work experience
- Must have at least 3 years of Excel experience to include all of the following:- Excel Formulas and Functions:
- VLOOKUP for precise data retrieval
- Pivot Tables
- Pivot Tables to analyze and summarize large datasets
Preferred Qualifications:
- Follow-Up Skills: Proficiency in tracking tasks and ensuring timely completion of follow-up actions
- Workflow Automation: Proficiency in creating and managing automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes
- App Development: Proficiency in developing custom business applications using Power Apps, including canvas apps, model-driven apps, and portals
- Written Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey information clearly and concisely in written form, including emails, reports, and documentation
- Note-Taking Skills: Ability to accurately and efficiently capture key points and action items during meetings and discussions
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and improve automation processes
- Macros in Excel - Automating tasks with macros
Related Skills
Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Understanding, Communication, Compliance, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Detail-Oriented, General Risk Management, Influence, Relationship Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Monitoring
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-08-21
Base Pay Range: $73,600/yr - $100,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
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