Senior Risk Management Analyst

Senior Risk Management Analyst

The Senior Risk Management Analyst serves as a subject matter expert within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, providing oversight, mentorship, and strategic input across key risk programs. This role is responsible for leading complex projects within ERM, Compliance Monitoring, or Delegation Oversight, ensuring that risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting activities are executed with precision and consistency. The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in advancing the organization's risk maturity, promoting accountability across the first and second lines of defense, and aligning enterprise practices to recognized frameworks and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Own risk management projects and initiatives within assigned program areas (ERM, Compliance Monitoring, or Delegation Oversight), ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as first-level reviewer for risk deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with ERM methodology and reporting standards.
• Design, facilitate, and conduct risk workshops and assessments with cross-functional stakeholders, including senior management.
• Translate complex risk data into actionable insights through dashboards, KRIs, and executive-level presentations.
• Develop and enhance ERM tools, templates, and methodologies to improve consistency and scalability.
• Partner with business leaders to integrate risk considerations into strategic planning, project execution, and performance monitoring.
• Provide risk management training, coaching and feedback to different business areas to enhance the organization's risk posture and risk culture.
• Support the implementation of new regulatory or framework requirements across ERM and related functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews of risk mitigation plans and report on progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years w/ Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience conducting cross-functional risk initiatives or projects with measurable impact.
• Proven success reviewing and approving risk reports, dashboards, and assessments.
• Working knowledge of risk management frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000, NIST CSF) and regulatory guidance (NAIC ORSA, HIPAA, CMS).
• Ability to lead projects, drive end-to-end activities, and provide risk management expertise.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect operational detail to enterprise-level impact.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically and build effective business partnerships.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience preparing Board or executive-level materials.
• Expertise in BI/analytics tools such as Business Objects, Tableau or PowerBI.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

About The Team

At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

Work Eligibility and Location Restrictions

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Affiliated Companies

Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York.

Key skills/competency

• Risk Management
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Compliance Monitoring
• Delegation Oversight
• Risk Assessment
• Project Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Business Acumen