Operational Risk Associate (Finance)

TL;DR

Operational Risk Associate (Finance): Managing issue identification, analysis, and remediation within Asset & Wealth Management with an accent on control environment development and executive reporting. Focus on performing root cause analysis, innovating controls testing strategies, and enhancing risk management standards across consumer businesses.

Location: Onsite in Irving, TX, United States

Company

A leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm founded in 1869.

What you will do

• Manage all aspects of issue identification, analysis, remediation, and reporting in collaboration with business owners.
• Develop and maintain the process and controls environment (inventory and maps) for asset and wealth management.
• Conduct process deep dives to document existing controls and identify critical gaps.
• Innovate controls testing strategies and implement long-term remediation measures.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify thematic trends across multiple lines of defense.
• Develop data-driven executive reporting and deliverables with a focus on precision and timeliness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in financial services with operational risk, audit, or general risk management exposure.
• Advanced skills in risk analysis, project management, and research.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Must be based in or able to work from Irving, TX.

Nice to have

• Experience in Wealth Management.
• Deep understanding of regulations and regulatory reform.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities through training and development.
• Access to firmwide networks and wellness programs.
• Personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs.