Measure and monitor risk across the TRS organization by evaluating internal controls.
Assist risk owners in the identification of strategic and emerging risks.
Evaluate risk mitigation steps to ensure acceptable levels of risk.
Implement, maintain, and monitor ERM best practices.
Educate TRS staff on principles of ERM.
Coordinate agency efforts in the evaluation of internal controls and improving control activities.
Report on the ERM efforts, risk mitigations, and risk category updates to the TRS Board of Trustees.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in risk management, accounting, or similar field of study.
Three (3) years of experience in ERM or auditing, or experience in development and implementation of risk assessments, business processes, information system auditing, or compliance controls
Knowledge of current laws, regulations, executive orders, and best practices regarding ERM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build a consensus across various constituencies and achieve results through the efforts of others.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Participation in the TRS retirement pension plan
Option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
risk managementinternal controlsrisk assessmentcompliance controlsERM best practicesinformation system auditingrisk mitigationbusiness processesauditing
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationconsensus buildingorganizational skillsplanning skills