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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Analyst serves as a member of Regions’ second line of defense risk management function. This position supports the development and maintenance of a strong risk culture by implementing Regions’ risk management framework, internal policies, and program infrastructure. Additionally, this position works closely with first line of defense associates to proactively identify, measure, monitor, and manage risks across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supports risk programs through monitoring, testing, and reporting to ensure adherence to regulatory and risk management standards
- Conducts risk assessments and evaluates control effectiveness, including the review of organizational initiatives for risk impact
- Develops and maintains risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools
- Analyzes findings, losses, and risk events to identify trends
- Collaborates cross-functionally with business units and stakeholders to provide guidance and risk mitigation strategies
- Assists with regulatory exams and internal audits by compiling requested information and preparing supporting materials
- Maintains understanding of applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and trends, as well as monitors changes and communicates impacts appropriately
- Supports efforts to resolve highly critical issues, findings, and/or regulator matters
- May provide advice and guidance to junior analysts
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and three (3) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s)
- Or High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s)
Preferences
- Applicable certifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM))
- Experience with Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) tools
- Knowledge of data visualization and programming software
- Knowledge of end-to-end banking processes (e.g., sales, account opening, account servicing, payments)
- Knowledge of key federal acts and associated banking regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank Act, Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Expedited Funds Availability Act, Truth in Lending)
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., Basel, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO))
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions based on facts
- Ability to prioritize projects and allocate time efficiently and effectively
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to solve problems and implement effective solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Additional Job Description
- Execute end-to-end risk assessment processes, including planning, scoping, data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results
- Provide independent, constructive challenge to risk assessments, assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential biases in risk evaluations and recommend improvements
- Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to validate risk ratings and ensure evidence-based decision-making
- Partner closely with risk assessors to guide completion of assessments, ensuring adherence to standards and timelines
- Provide subject matter support on risk frameworks, methodologies, and tools
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails to support governance and regulatory review
- Recommend and implement enhancements to risk assessment processes, tools, and templates
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Provide support to risk partners in the coordination and execution of business process mapping initiatives
- Prepare and distribute status reports and management updates related to business process mapping initiatives
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $60,532.00 USD
- Median: $86,350.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Analyst serves as a member of Regions’ second line of defense risk management function. This position supports the development and maintenance of a strong risk culture by implementing Regions’ risk management framework, internal policies, and program infrastructure. Additionally, this position works closely with first line of defense associates to proactively identify, measure, monitor, and manage risks across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supports risk programs through monitoring, testing, and reporting to ensure adherence to regulatory and risk management standards
- Conducts risk assessments and evaluates control effectiveness, including the review of organizational initiatives for risk impact
- Develops and maintains risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools
- Analyzes findings, losses, and risk events to identify trends
- Collaborates cross-functionally with business units and stakeholders to provide guidance and risk mitigation strategies
- Assists with regulatory exams and internal audits by compiling requested information and preparing supporting materials
- Maintains understanding of applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and trends, as well as monitors changes and communicates impacts appropriately
- Supports efforts to resolve highly critical issues, findings, and/or regulator matters
- May provide advice and guidance to junior analysts
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and three (3) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s)
- Or High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s)
Preferences
- Applicable certifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM))
- Experience with Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) tools
- Knowledge of data visualization and programming software
- Knowledge of end-to-end banking processes (e.g., sales, account opening, account servicing, payments)
- Knowledge of key federal acts and associated banking regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank Act, Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Expedited Funds Availability Act, Truth in Lending)
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., Basel, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO))
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to learn additional systems as needed
- Ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions based on facts
- Ability to prioritize projects and allocate time efficiently and effectively
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
- Ability to solve problems and implement effective solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Additional Job Description
- Execute end-to-end risk assessment processes, including planning, scoping, data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results
- Provide independent, constructive challenge to risk assessments, assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential biases in risk evaluations and recommend improvements
- Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to validate risk ratings and ensure evidence-based decision-making
- Partner closely with risk assessors to guide completion of assessments, ensuring adherence to standards and timelines
- Provide subject matter support on risk frameworks, methodologies, and tools
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails to support governance and regulatory review
- Recommend and implement enhancements to risk assessment processes, tools, and templates
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Provide support to risk partners in the coordination and execution of business process mapping initiatives
- Prepare and distribute status reports and management updates related to business process mapping initiatives
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $60,532.00 USD
- Median: $86,350.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operational risk manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risk exposures
- Knowledge of risk frameworks such as Basel III, COSO, or ISO 31000
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, MetricStream, or ServiceNow
- Professional certification such as FRM, PRM, or CRISC
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements from bodies such as OCC, FDIC, or SEC
Tips for Your Operational Risk Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the framework
Operational risk managers are expected to know specific frameworks like Basel III, COSO, or ISO 31000. Name the exact frameworks you've worked within and tie each one to a concrete outcome, not just familiarity.
Quantify risk reduction, not just activity
Hiring managers in this field distinguish between candidates who ran processes and those who improved them. Cite reductions in control failures, audit findings, or incident frequency rather than listing responsibilities you owned.
Filter openings by regulatory environment
Risk manager roles vary sharply depending on whether the employer is OCC-regulated, FDIC-supervised, or in an unregulated fintech. Check the job description for the regulator named before applying so your cover letter addresses the right compliance context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operational risk manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based answers for risk scenarios
Interviewers often present a hypothetical operational failure, such as a third-party vendor outage, and ask how you'd respond. Practice structuring answers around identification, escalation, mitigation, and post-incident review before your first round.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
In operational risk roles, the reporting line and committee access matter as much as the title. Before accepting, clarify whether you report to the CRO or a business unit head, since that determines your actual authority to escalate findings.
Operational Risk Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operational risk managers?
The companies hiring the most operational risk managers right now include Capital One, KeyBank, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in New York, Virginia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services firms and large insurers consistently account for the majority of demand.
How many operational risk manager jobs are remote?
About 62% of operational risk manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though on-site requirements remain common at regulated depository institutions. Sub-areas like enterprise risk reporting, policy development, and risk framework design tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to roles embedded in specific business lines.
How do you become an operational risk manager?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline, then build early experience in audit, compliance, or financial analysis where you work directly with control environments. Earning a risk certification such as the FRM or CRISC signals technical credibility to employers. Moving into a dedicated operational risk role typically requires demonstrating you can run a risk and control self-assessment and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
Can you get hired as an operational risk manager with little experience?
Entry points into operational risk typically come through adjacent roles in internal audit, compliance monitoring, or business continuity rather than direct hiring into manager-level positions. Emphasize any exposure to control testing, incident tracking, or regulatory reporting, even if it was part of a broader role. Employers in fintech and insurance are more likely than large banks to consider candidates who can demonstrate analytical skills and framework knowledge without years of dedicated risk experience.
What does the operational risk manager interview process look like?
The process usually begins with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and familiarity with risk frameworks, followed by one or two rounds with the risk team covering technical scenarios and past experience. A final round with a CRO, CFO, or risk committee member is common at larger organizations. Some employers include a written case study asking you to assess a hypothetical control failure and recommend a remediation approach.
Where can I find and apply to operational risk manager jobs?
You can find and apply to operational risk manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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