Senior Operational Risk Analyst II (Non-Financial Risk Lead)
Hybrid – Newport Beach, CA (4 days onsite)
Overview:
Seeking a Sr. Operational Risk Analyst to lead risk assessments and process improvement initiatives within a financial services organization. This role focuses on identifying gaps in operational controls and supporting the 1st Line of Defense across legal, operations, distribution, and sales teams. Candidates with consulting backgrounds and strong cross-functional collaboration experience are preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead operational and IT risk programs, including second line reviews and risk control self-assessments (RCSAs).
Collaborate with business and technology teams to strengthen risk frameworks.
Conduct risk assessments and control evaluations across business processes.
Provide actionable guidance on risk mitigation and control improvements.
Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes to ensure proactive management.
Support the maintenance of risk tools, libraries, and documentation.
Must Have:
8+ years in operational risk, IT risk, compliance, or related functions.
Financial services experience (banking, risk operations, or life insurance required).
Expertise in RCSAs, KRIs, risk remediation, and project delivery in risk environments.
Proficiency with risk management tools (e.g., RSA Archer, MS Visio, Excel).
Strong understanding of COSO, NIST, ISO 31000, FFIEC, NYDFS, HIPAA.
Preferred:
Certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA, SANS.
Experience in shared services or enterprise functions within financial services.
Proven success in developing risk culture and leading cross-functional teams.