Mid Level Operational Risk Officer Jobs
Mid level operational risk officer jobs go to professionals ready to own risk assessments end to end, guide junior analysts, and shape control frameworks with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 33% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Regions Bank, MIRATECH, and Amazon competing for operational risk officers at this level now.
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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 Business Unit Operational Risk Analyst works within a given line of business to help ensure the line of business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and per the organization’s policy. The analyst works as part of the first line of defense team and alongside the first line, second line and enterprise support units to ensure the effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the assigned business line.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with conducting compliance reviews and reports to management on business units and processes
- Maintains documentation and reports to management regarding compliance and potential issues
- Provides analysis of the execution of our operational risk management framework, including: risk and control self-assessments, new initiative risk assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, emerging risk identification, and front line risk assessments
- Analyzes compliance processes and reports to management, comparing current process with identified process and policy
- Assists in the review of contracts, agreements and statements of work
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 a related field
- Or High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and management reporting skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Organizational and time management skills
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: $52,288.01 USD
- Median: $65,425.50 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
Charlotte, North Carolina
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 Business Unit Operational Risk Analyst works within a given line of business to help ensure the line of business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and per the organization’s policy. The analyst works as part of the first line of defense team and alongside the first line, second line and enterprise support units to ensure the effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the assigned business line.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with conducting compliance reviews and reports to management on business units and processes
- Maintains documentation and reports to management regarding compliance and potential issues
- Provides analysis of the execution of our operational risk management framework, including: risk and control self-assessments, new initiative risk assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, emerging risk identification, and front line risk assessments
- Analyzes compliance processes and reports to management, comparing current process with identified process and policy
- Assists in the review of contracts, agreements and statements of work
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 a related field
- Or High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and management reporting skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Organizational and time management skills
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: $52,288.01 USD
- Median: $65,425.50 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
Charlotte, North Carolina
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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Mid Level Operational Risk Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level operational risk officer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight risk assessments you led independently, control gaps you identified and remediated, and any cross-functional projects where your analysis influenced decisions. Tailor your resume to show progression from supporting work to directing it, and emphasize familiarity with frameworks like COSO or Basel II/III alongside any regulatory exam or audit exposure relevant to the target employer.
Which companies hire mid level operational risk officers?
Companies hiring mid level operational risk officers right now include Regions Bank, MIRATECH, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is concentrated among financial services firms, regional banks, insurance carriers, and large enterprises in regulated industries that need professionals who can run risk programs with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level operational risk officer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and sector. About 33% of mid level operational risk officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at banks and financial institutions that require periodic on-site collaboration for audits, committee meetings, or regulatory reviews.
How do I move up to a mid level operational risk officer role?
Progression from entry level into mid level operational risk work comes from deepening your technical foundation and steadily expanding the scope of what you own. Building hands-on experience with risk and control self-assessments, taking accountability for a full project cycle, earning relevant certifications like the FRM or CRISC, and demonstrating measurable impact through loss reduction or control improvements signals readiness to operate at this level.
Which industries hire the most mid level operational risk officers?
Mid Level operational risk officer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they face complex regulatory environments, high transaction volumes, and internal audit requirements that demand experienced professionals who can manage operational risk programs without constant supervision.