Operational Risk Specialist

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Zions Bancorporation Full time
Operational Risk Officer

Zions Bancorporation is a leading financial services company operating in high-growth western markets. We are committed to providing a fulfilling work environment for our employees and are seeking a skilled Operational Risk Officer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the bank's risk management policies and practices, ensuring alignment with the COSO framework.
  • Plan, perform, and report the results of gap analysis and independent risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Advise and challenge the first line of defense on operational risks and risk management practices, including governance documentation, risk metrics, control development and implementation, and risk event and issue identification and management.
  • Utilize analytical techniques to develop and optimize departmental processes, inform risk assessments and reporting, and investigate trends, patterns, and relationships using data.
  • Develop and perform assurance reviews of operational risk team performance and adherence to departmental frameworks, policies, programs, procedures, and standards.
  • Develop and deliver periodic risk reports, presentations, and training to the first line of defense, senior and executive management.
Requirements:
  • 6-8+ years of risk management, auditing, compliance, legal/regulatory, finance or other directly related experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, problem resolution, and analytical skills required.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Ability to effectively build relationships, work on cross-departmental teams, and engage with senior management.
  • Experience working with banking applications, processes, procedures, and controls.
  • Working knowledge of COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Principles and OCC Heightened Standards is highly desired.

Zions Bancorporation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.



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