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Operational Risk Analyst

Selby Jennings
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026 CLOSED ON 5/2/2026

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Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic professional to strengthen risk management and control frameworks through advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions. In this role, you will monitor operational risk, scale controls, and leverage real-time data to identify patterns, analyze incidents, and proactively implement improvements that support resilient, data-informed decision-making.

This position is based on the trading floor in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, requiring close collaboration with teams across Trading, Technology, Data Science, and Risk & Control, as well as regular interaction with senior leadership. While primarily focused on U.S. operations, you will also contribute to global risk initiatives in partnership with colleagues in Europe and APAC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and assess second-line reporting on control frameworks, providing actionable feedback.
  • Conduct control assurance and risk-based evaluations of critical business and technology processes.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding teams in effective operational risk management.
  • Lead and support incident reviews, including trend analysis and remediation planning.
  • Perform risk assessments to identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Deliver periodic management reporting and insights to senior stakeholders.



Qualifications

  • 2 years in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance, or related second-line roles.
  • Experience or familiarty with Automatic-Trading
  • Experience in financial services or trading environments, with foundational knowledge of markets and products.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks (e.g., FINRA, SEC).
  • Prior experience in trading (market making, algorithmic trading, or proprietary trading) strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of regulatory standards and operational risk considerations for trading firms.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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