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4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn OhioJob Summary
The Operational Risk Management Oversight department and the Centralized Testing & Verification team is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team and play an important role within the Risk Management organization with an objective to test the operational effectiveness of internal controls and verification testing of business line’s finding and remediation activities.
To achieve this objective, the Testing Analyst will be responsible for executing the following activities:
- Leading process walkthroughs with control owners & key stakeholders
- Scheduling testing in alignment with the testing plan
- Drafting and submitting results to impacted stakeholders
- Designing test scripts, test steps & testing templates
- Selecting populations/samples for testing in accordance with internal requirements and industry standards
- Requesting and collecting testing evidence and support
- Coordinating reviews of testing completed with the Manager
- Communicating results
- Recommending solutions to mitigate control gaps
- Identifying and executing process improvements in the testing function
In the execution of these responsibilities the Testing Analyst will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work well with and influence others and be detailed, curious and diligent in the execution of testing. This role will also interact heavily with the Business Line process and control owners and other Risk and Audit professionals.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of applicable experience of internal, external or regulatory auditing experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Thorough knowledge of Risk, Compliance, Audit competencies
- Intermediate understanding of financial institutions and operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks & controls
- Intermediate knowledge of applicable bank policies, laws, and regulations
- Preferred: Experience with Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs)
- Strong analytical, process facilitation and project management skills
- Effective presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
- Applicable professional certifications or interest in pursuing: CISA, CIA, CGEIT, CRISC, etc.
Core Competencies
- All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
Physical Demands
- General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Work Location Category
- Hybrid (3+ days)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/16/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management director jobs.
- Seven or more years of progressive experience in risk management or a related function
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field, with a master's preferred
- Demonstrated experience building or overseeing enterprise risk management frameworks
- Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or CRMA
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or MetricStream
- Experience presenting risk reports to executive leadership or board committees
Tips for Your Risk Management Director Job Search
Quantify risk outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for this role want to see reduced exposure, not just programs you built. Cite specific reductions in loss events, audit findings closed, or capital freed by your framework changes. Numbers make your impact legible across industries.
Tailor credentials to each sector
A FRM credential carries weight in financial services but matters less in healthcare or manufacturing. Read each posting for the certifications mentioned and lead with the ones that match. Listing every credential equally signals you haven't prioritized what that employer values.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists risk management director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for industry-specific regulatory language
When searching openings, use the regulatory acronyms specific to your target sector, such as SOX, HIPAA, or Basel IV. Postings using your familiar regulatory shorthand signal the team already operates in frameworks you know and won't require a ramp-up.
Prepare a board-level risk narrative
Interviewers at the director level will ask how you communicate risk to non-technical stakeholders. Practice distilling a complex risk scenario into two or three sentences a CFO or board member can act on. Vague answers about 'reporting upward' end interviews early.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Before accepting, clarify what the role owns: budget authority, headcount, and whether risk sits inside legal, finance, or as a standalone function. A director title with no reporting line to the C-suite limits your ability to enforce policy and stalls your next move.
Risk Management Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk management directors?
The companies hiring the most risk management directors right now include JPMorganChase, Capital One, and Deloitte, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services firms and large health systems consistently account for a significant portion of director-level risk postings.
How many risk management director jobs are remote?
About 63% of risk management director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on cross-functional collaboration and occasional on-site presence. Sub-disciplines focused on operational risk reporting and GRC platform oversight tend to have the highest concentration of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a risk management director?
Most risk management directors start in analyst or specialist roles within finance, audit, compliance, or operations, then move into a risk manager position where they lead a function or team. From there, building cross-functional exposure, earning a credential like the FRM or CRMA, and demonstrating you can communicate risk strategy to senior leadership are the steps that typically lead to a director-level offer.
Can you get hired as a risk management director without direct experience?
Candidates without the title can still be competitive if they have led a risk function under a different title, such as compliance manager, audit director, or VP of operations with risk ownership. Emphasizing your experience designing frameworks, owning regulatory relationships, or presenting risk assessments to executives helps close the gap that a missing title creates.
What does the risk management director interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your risk philosophy and industry background. Later rounds usually include a panel with finance, legal, or operations peers and a case or presentation exercise where you walk through a risk scenario. Final rounds often involve a conversation with a CFO or chief risk officer.
Where can I find and apply to risk management director jobs?
You can find and apply to risk management director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing on the page.
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