Risk Systems Analyst

As GFA’s Risk Systems Analyst, you’ll be at the center of the systems and insights that support our financial crime and risk management programs. You’ll collaborate with Technology, operational teams, leaders, and vendors to enhance system performance, strengthen data quality, improve monitoring, and find smarter ways to work. If you enjoy solving problems, digging into data, and turning ideas into practical improvements, this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Do

· Take ownership of financial crime and risk management systems, from approved configurations and permissions to alert routing, workflows, and access reviews.

· Keep system data accurate, complete, and timely by identifying issues and coordinating solutions.

· Explore enhancements, automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities that align with GFA’s needs and risk priorities.

· Turn transaction, alert, case, and loss data into insights that uncover trends, unusual activity, monitoring gaps, and opportunities to strengthen controls.

· Build and maintain meaningful reports and dashboards covering alert volumes, aging, case outcomes, fraud losses and recoveries, and other key measures.

· Guide proposed system changes through testing, risk and benefit analysis, approvals, implementation, and follow-up monitoring.

· Find practical ways to simplify workflows, reduce manual work and duplication, clarify handoffs, and close control gaps.

· Create clear procedures, process maps, checklists, job aids, and training materials that help others succeed.

· Help move risk and compliance projects forward by gathering requirements, coordinating stakeholders, testing solutions, and supporting implementation.

· Prepare reliable system records and evidence for audits, examinations, and compliance reviews.

· Recognize and promptly escalate potentially suspicious activity or significant concerns to the designated BSA Officer or appropriate management.

· A bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, finance, risk management, or a related field-or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

· Three or more years of financial institution experience in BSA, fraud, risk, operations, systems support, data analysis, or a related area.

· Hands-on experience with financial crime monitoring or risk management systems; experience configuring, reporting from, or administering Verafin is a plus.

· A solid understanding of transaction monitoring, fraud detection, BSA/AML processes, and related controls.

· A curious, analytical mindset and the ability to investigate discrepancies and translate findings into practical recommendations.

· Experience documenting procedures and contributing to system testing or process improvements.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enthusiasm for learning new reporting, analytics, and automation tools.

· Strong organization, communication, judgment, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

· The ability to balance competing priorities, build partnerships across departments, and handle confidential information with care.

· Relevant training or certification in BSA, fraud, systems, data analytics, or a related area is a plus., * Bachelor’s (Required), * Risk management: 3 years (Required)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ready to turn data, technology, and smart processes into stronger risk protection? Join GFA Federal Credit Union and make a meaningful impact across the organization., You’ll work in a collaborative office environment where continuous learning, cross-training, and living GFA’s core values are part of the experience. The role may require sitting or standing for extended periods and includes required compliance training. Team members are also encouraged to connect with the communities we serve by participating in one community event each calendar year.