Operational Risk Analyst I
Hybrid · Conway, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Operational Risk Analyst I supports the Operational Risk Management (ORM) program and contributes to development and ongoing support of the Bank's risk management programs. The role monitors and reports operational risk related to bank policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include engaging with Lines of Business for process/control mapping, building risk assessments, identifying control gaps, documenting issues, preparing assessment reports, supporting the Three Lines of Defense program, strengthening internal controls, monitoring first-line testing, developing operational risk scenario analysis, maintaining risk taxonomy in the GRC platform, drafting and reviewing policies and procedures, preparing reports for Executive Management and board committees, coordinating with ERM, IT, Information Security, Compliance, and Internal Audit, planning internal and external audits, and completing BSA/AML and other compliance training. A Bachelor's Degree (in a relevant field) and 0-2 years of related experience are indicated as baseline qualifications; knowledge of banking operations and data analytics are preferred. The role requires the ability to work in an office setting with normal conditions and to communicate findings effectively, including the creation of reports and policy documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field is required
- Equivalent to a four year college degree plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience with risk assessment processes, control mapping, and documentation of issues
- Knowledge of banking operations and regulatory expectations (preferred)
- Experience with BI solutions or data analytics (preferred)
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks (preferred)
- Intermediate skills in PowerPoint and Excel (required)
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (ERM, IT, Compliance, Internal Audit)
- Capacity to plan and coordinate internal and external audits
- Ability to train and stay updated on risk management principles
- Compliance with BSA/AML training requirements
- Ability to work in a normal office environment
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