Ameritas

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Position Description:  Work as part of a team designing an effective risk management framework to safeguard the company and its assets, our customers, our reputation, and our stakeholders. Implement processes, tools, and systems to identify, assess, measure, manage, monitor, and report risks.  Assist in the due diligence review of our investment products. Success in this role will involve putting analytical skills into practice, while giving significant attention to details.  Utilize effective communication skills to validate and confirm information provided by internal stakeholder partners within the company.    Position Location: This position is remote and does not require regular in-office presence.   What you do: * Identify and resolve key risk factors and develop and implement corresponding mitigation methodologies. * Develop metrics and processes to identify and evaluate risk in the business areas of Ameritas Investment Company (AIC). * Work with business areas to establish and document controls in place to mitigate such risks. * Analyze risk components and prepare reports and recommendations for use by senior management. * Coordinate the Third-Party Vendor Management program for AIC, including review of SOC reports for key vendors. * Coordinate the Enterprise Risk Reporting efforts of AIC. * Serve as an active member of the Risk Working Group, providing expertise, recommendations, reporting, input and necessary actions on risks and issues presented to the Group. * Coordinate risk efforts effectively with the compliance, finance, supervision, operations, and shared distribution departments. * Serve as member of the Product Review Committee, providing analysis and recommendations on products submitted to the PRC. * Analyze product specific due diligence requirements per the Firm’s policy to create detailed reports used by various AIC business partners. * Seek ways to continuously improve the product platform, with the goal of risk mitigation. What you bring:  * Bachelor's degree (finance, business administration, or similar field) or equivalent combination of education and experience required. * 1-2 years’ experience required, preferably in financial or operational risk management with a focus on identification of key risk factors, including conflict of interest, and development of mitigation methodologies. * Intermediate to advanced level experience with Microsoft Office products required. * FINRA Series 7, 24, 66 licenses required, or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of entering role * Securities industry experience desired, including familiarity with investment products, FINRA, and SEC Rules. * Financial analysis skills desired. What we offer:    A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture  Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life. At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:    Ameritas Benefits   For your money:  * 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution * Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance  * Incentive Program Bonuses  * Competitive Pay  For your time:  * Flexible Hybrid work * Thrive Days - Personal time off * Paid time off (PTO) For your health and well-being:  * Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision  * Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution * Well-being programs with financial rewards * Employee assistance program (EAP) For your professional growth:  * Professional development programs * Leadership development programs * Employee resource groups * StrengthsFinder Program       For your community: * Matching donations program * Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month For your family:  * Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave * Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance * Backup child, elder and pet care support An Equal Opportunity Employer Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.