Senior Operational Risk Analyst

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week, averaging 12 days per month, in one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL, Memphis, TN, or Southfield, MI.

The Risk Management team is seeking a strategic, influential, and data‑driven professional to lead risk initiatives supporting the Operations division. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, demonstrated risk management experience, and the confidence to effectively challenge and influence senior/executive leadership. This role is responsible for performing risk assessments, conducting research and analysis, preparing executive‑level reporting, and consulting with stakeholders across Operations to promote risk‑aware decision making.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Risk Leadership & Execution

• Lead risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation efforts across Operations.

• Conduct research and analysis on operational and emerging risks; prepare and present findings to leadership.

• Identify risk trends, monitor key risk indicators, and deliver timely reporting to senior leaders and regulatory stakeholders.

Influence, Consult & Communicate

• Serve as a trusted risk advisor to business partners, providing effective challenge and guiding risk‑informed decisions.

• Influence and communicate risk impacts to senior and executive leadership through clear, concise presentations.

• Build strong partnerships across Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other functional teams.

Operational Risk Support

• Apply risk management concepts to evaluate business processes, controls, and operational performance.

• Leverage understanding of brokerage operations to anticipate risks and recommend process improvements.

• Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and ongoing control testing activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the risk culture and operational control environment.

• Recommend enhancements to processes, tools, and reporting to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Proven ability to influence and effectively challenge senior and executive leadership.

• Experience preparing and delivering clear, executive‑ready presentations.

• Demonstrated success leading risk initiatives or projects independently.

• Understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations.

• Familiarity with brokerage operations and operational risk concepts.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Licensing/Certifications:

• FINRA SIE and Series 99 (preferred, but not required).

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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