Mid Level Financial Risk Management Jobs
Mid level financial risk management jobs go to professionals ready to own risk assessment projects, lead model validation efforts, and deliver findings to senior stakeholders with limited oversight. 50% of openings are remote or hybrid, with roles concentrated across Banking & Financial Services and employers like Affirm, Capital One, and The Bancorp hiring at this level now.
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Work Arrangement:
***This position is available as a hybrid position in our Wilmington, DE office.***
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews alerts and work performed by other analysts related to surveillance and monitoring, investigative reviews, the subpoena process, due diligence, and sanctions wire reviews.
- Escalates alerts, cases, and SARs that do not meet corporate Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) standards, and follows through to resolution.
- Assists the QA Team Lead with administration of quality assurance requirements and procedures to ensure that standards are maintained and that processes and work adhere to risk-based standards for compliance testing.
- Assesses inherent risks and mitigating controls in the execution of established procedures set for the AML and sanctions risk management program.
- Recommends process modifications through actionable reporting of observations and findings.
- Documents results and maintains QA reports, findings, observations, and correspondence.
- Coordinates with department leadership on quality assurance findings and recommendations to improve the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of documents and processes.
- Develops new reviews to support business processes.
- Provides ad hoc technical and administrative support for the department.
- Develops close working relationships with others in the department to address and resolve issues and concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of investigative experience with specific emphasis on BSA/AML and/or fraud prevention, including 3 years of writing and filing SARs and 1 year of BSA/AML quality assurance.
- Strong working knowledge of AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations preferred.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on a range of AML and sanctions risk-related activities preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills preferred.
- Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem resolution skills preferred.
- Excellent time management skills preferred.
- Familiarity with AML compliance monitoring systems preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-tasking environment preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook preferred.
- Consistently identifies regulatory and procedural gaps accurately and promptly, communicates clear and actionable feedback, and supports effective remediation that strengthens process performance and reduces compliance risk.
- Provides independent assurance that the Bank’s AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) processes and systems operate effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Strengthens team performance, supports departmental risk management, and helps protect the Bank from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk by identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
Additional Information
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Position Summary
Work Arrangement:
***This position is available as a hybrid position in our Wilmington, DE office.***
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews alerts and work performed by other analysts related to surveillance and monitoring, investigative reviews, the subpoena process, due diligence, and sanctions wire reviews.
- Escalates alerts, cases, and SARs that do not meet corporate Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) standards, and follows through to resolution.
- Assists the QA Team Lead with administration of quality assurance requirements and procedures to ensure that standards are maintained and that processes and work adhere to risk-based standards for compliance testing.
- Assesses inherent risks and mitigating controls in the execution of established procedures set for the AML and sanctions risk management program.
- Recommends process modifications through actionable reporting of observations and findings.
- Documents results and maintains QA reports, findings, observations, and correspondence.
- Coordinates with department leadership on quality assurance findings and recommendations to improve the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of documents and processes.
- Develops new reviews to support business processes.
- Provides ad hoc technical and administrative support for the department.
- Develops close working relationships with others in the department to address and resolve issues and concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of investigative experience with specific emphasis on BSA/AML and/or fraud prevention, including 3 years of writing and filing SARs and 1 year of BSA/AML quality assurance.
- Strong working knowledge of AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations preferred.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on a range of AML and sanctions risk-related activities preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills preferred.
- Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem resolution skills preferred.
- Excellent time management skills preferred.
- Familiarity with AML compliance monitoring systems preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-tasking environment preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook preferred.
- Consistently identifies regulatory and procedural gaps accurately and promptly, communicates clear and actionable feedback, and supports effective remediation that strengthens process performance and reduces compliance risk.
- Provides independent assurance that the Bank’s AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) processes and systems operate effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Strengthens team performance, supports departmental risk management, and helps protect the Bank from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk by identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
Additional Information
Company Culture & Background Screening
#LI-PJ1
#LI-Hybrid
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Mid Level Financial Risk Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level financial risk management job?
Position yourself around ownership and impact rather than task completion. Highlight projects where you led the analysis, built or refined a risk model, or presented findings to leadership. Certifications like FRM or CFA candidacy signal commitment to the discipline. Tailor your resume to show you can operate with limited oversight, and apply directly to openings that match your current scope of work.
Which companies hire mid level financial risk managements?
Companies hiring mid level financial risk managements right now include Affirm, Capital One, and The Bancorp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large banks and insurance carriers, regional financial institutions, and corporate treasury teams at non-financial companies managing significant credit or market exposure.
Are there remote mid level financial risk management jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 50% of mid level financial risk management openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common at larger institutions that require periodic on-site collaboration for model review, audit support, or regulatory meetings. Fully remote roles tend to appear more often in credit risk and quantitative analytics.
How do I move up to a mid level financial risk management role?
Getting to mid level takes deliberate skill deepening over your first few years. Build fluency in at least one major risk domain, whether credit, market, operational, or liquidity, and seek out projects where you own the analysis end to end rather than supporting someone else's. Measurable contributions, such as improving a model's accuracy or reducing a compliance gap, demonstrate the independent judgment employers expect at this stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level financial risk managements?
Mid Level financial risk management roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors generate the highest demand because they operate under formal risk frameworks, regulatory capital requirements, or significant balance sheet exposure that requires dedicated professionals to monitor, model, and report risk on an ongoing basis.