Quantitative Risk Analyst (QRA)

Company: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

As a Risk Analyst, you will conduct quantitative risk analysis or decision analysis using probabilistic methods to develop statistical risk models in Analytica and SIPmath Modeler tools for Monte Carlo simulation; You will perform data transformation and data analysis in Excel, R, and/or Python to support the modeling approach.

You will work with team members to support stakeholders through a quantitative risk analysis by deriving insights from model results, interpret them and explain the process and results to decision-makers and communicate the opportunity and value of quantitative risk analysis to leadership.

You would design and manage processes involved in quantitative risk analysis of enterprise and portfolio technology risks, develop risk quantification strategies, and recommend methodology and process changes, as well as develop risk quantification-related metrics and products to demonstrate IT risk posture.

This position drives ITRM process and/or methodology for designated ITRM initiatives by leading or directing team members in the documentation of process and/or service requirements and guiding and influencing leadership in the development of the ITRM strategy. This role partners with leadership to help define goals, objectives, deliverables, and guardrails within the governance framework to ensure the development and implementation of efficient, effective, measurable, and sustainable ITRM processes and controls. This role also collects, analyzes, and reports performance metrics using company software and reporting tools and manages large-scale ITRM engagements from planning to completion, including financials.

Essential Responsibilities:

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• Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.
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• Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
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• Drives ITRM process and/or methodology for designated ITRM initiatives by leading or directing team members in the documentation of process and/or service requirements and acceptance criteria from process owners and key stakeholders; and guiding and influencing leadership in the development of the ITRM strategy.
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• Partners with leadership to help define goals, objectives, deliverables, and guardrails within the governance framework to ensure the development and implementation of efficient, effective, measurable, and sustainable ITRM processes and controls.
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• Collects, analyzes, and reports performance metrics using company software and reporting tools.
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• Executes and plans ITRM compliance assessments and consulting projects.
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• Manages large-scale ITRM engagements from planning to completion.
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• Manages and monitors financials for large ITRM engagements.
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• Minimum four (4) years in an informal leadership role working with business or technical teams.
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• Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Information Security, Accounting, Finance, or related field and Minimum eight (8) years experience in IT risk management, compliance, or information security. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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• Two (2) years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above)
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• Four (4) years experience writing ITRM documentation and assessment reports.
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• Two (2) years developing IT compliance frameworks or ITRM methodologies.
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• Two (2) years managing audit and/or compliance projects.
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• Four (4) years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
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• Two (2) years experience in the development and delivery of ITRM metrics and reporting.
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• Master's Degree in MIS, Information Security, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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• CISSP or comparable certification.
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• CISM or comparable certification.
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• CISA or comparable certification.
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• QSA or ISA certification.
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Keywords: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center, Pleasanton , Quantitative Risk Analyst (QRA), Other , Pleasanton, California