Operations Risk & Control Analyst

Wealth Management Operations Risk & Control Analyst

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Russell Tobin's client is seeking a Risk & Control Analyst to join its Wealth Management Operations Risk & Control Division in Baltimore, MD. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating operational risks, strengthening internal controls, supporting governance processes, and preparing risk reporting for management.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Pay Rate: $29–$30/hour

Contract: 12-month contract, temp-to-perm opportunity

Schedule: Hybrid

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare statistical and monitoring reports on risk metrics, registrations, and operational requirements.
• Review risk management activities, identify control weaknesses, and recommend process improvements.
• Analyze risk assessments, key risk indicators, and operational event data to identify emerging risks and trends.
• Escalate significant operational risks and incidents to appropriate management and oversight committees.
• Evaluate risk mitigation initiatives, corrective actions, and remediation efforts.
• Facilitate the Non-Financial Risk Assessment (NFRA) process.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, and Operations teams on risk controls, assessments, incidents, and process improvements.
• Participate in risk and control projects, central risk reporting, and account or registration testing.
• Support governance and oversight activities to ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures.

What You Bring

• At least 3 years of experience in financial services, risk management, operations, audit, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing management reports using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across business and support teams.
• Knowledge of operational risk management, audit practices, internal controls, and governance processes preferred.
• Experience with audit coordination, issue management, remediation tracking, and risk reporting strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to risk management and governance within wealth management operations.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, internal controls, remediation initiatives, and management reporting.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. xhyhwjd

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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