Operational Risk Advisor

Responsibilities Assess organizational, process, system, vendor, and initiative‑related changes for impacts to SOC 1 and SOX control design and operating effectiveness Serve as a second‑line operational risk advisor to business, IT, and project teams, providing guidance on control implications of proposed and approved changes Lead formal change risk and control impact assessments; document required control updates, new controls, mitigating actions, or compensating controls Coordinate updates to control narratives, Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), ownership assignments, and evidence expectations resulting from approved changes Partner with control owners to ensure control updates are practical, sustainable, and aligned with risk severity and audit expectations Ensure change‑related risks, decisions, and approvals are captured, tracked, and reported through established risk and governance forums Identify and escalation potential control degradation, design gaps, or operating effectiveness concerns arising from changes Support audit readiness by maintaining clear documentation, traceability, and rationale for control decisions associated with change activity Collaborate with Technology, Controls, and Audit partners to ensure consistent application of change risk standards and methodologies Contribute to reporting and dashboards related to change volume, control impact themes, and residual risk trends Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Risk Management, or a related field Certifications preferred (not required): CIA, CPA, CISA,

CRISC

, or similar risk credentials 4+ years of experience in operational risk, controls, audit, compliance, or governance roles Hands‑on experience supporting SOC 1 and/or SOX control environments Demonstrated experience assessing change impacts to controls, processes, or systems Strong documentation skills, including RACMs, control narratives, and risk assessments Ability to partner effectively with project teams, business leaders, and technology stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, control assessments, and compliance with SOC 1 and SOX standards. Proficient in documentation and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective risk governance and audit readiness. Highest‑signal resume keywords Operational Risk Management SOC 1 Control Environment SOX Compliance Risk Assessment Documentation Change Impact Assessment ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Operational Risk Control Assessment Audit Compliance Risk & Control Matrices Change Risk Standards Control Design Control Effectiveness Documentation Skills Change Management Risk Governance Soft Skills Effective Communication Influencing Without Authority Collaboration Partnership with Stakeholders Problem Solving Certifications & Qualifications CIA CPA CISA CRISC Industry Keywords Risk Management Compliance Audit Readiness Control Narratives Change Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor