Operational Risk Senior Associate

Operational Risk Senior AssociateWe are partnered with a well-established financial institution who is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Senior Associate to join its Risk Management team. This individual will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s operational risk framework through incident analysis, control testing, risk assessments, and governance support across multiple business lines.This position offers strong visibility across the organization and the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders on strategic risk initiatives in a collaborative banking environment.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToPerform initial analysis of operational risk incidents and identify potential business impactsConduct front-to-back reviews of incidents to determine whether enhancements are needed to processes, functions, or controlsEnsure operational risk incidents are accurately documented and managed within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platformSupport internal reviews of procedures and controls across various business and product areas to ensure controls are effectively designed and operating properlyPartner with stakeholders to implement enhanced controls, process improvements, and targeted second-line testing effortsCoordinate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) with business risk owners to ensure risks and controls are appropriately documented and testedParticipate in enterprise risk projects, special assessments, and initiatives that impact the bank’s operational risk profilePrepare reporting, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership and executive-level audiencesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related disciplineMinimum of 4 years of experience within banking, financial services, operational risk, audit, compliance, or controls-related functionsExperience working with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) systems such as RSA Archer, MetricStream, LogicManager, or similar platforms preferredStrong understanding of banking operations, including commercial banking, lending, wealth management, investments, and operational processesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organizationStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines independentlyProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BIIf you are interested in learning more, please apply directly or email directly to e.ferguson@hwthree.com