Zions Bancorporation is hiring a Senior Risk Officer to join its Operational Risk Oversight (ORO) team, a second line of defense function. In this role, you will independently identify and assess operational risks, advise the first line of defense, and report results to leadership. You'll be responsible for monitoring risk management quality and ensuring alignment with the Bank's risk appetite across business units.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with key first line stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate business processes, procedures, and controls to assess operational risk mitigation activities.
- Perform data analysis and testing to support conclusions regarding operational risk in processes.
- Rapidly analyze complex data and translate results into clearly written reports and memos for internal and regulatory audiences.
- Identify process improvement and risk mitigation opportunities, including developing and implementing key controls, key risk indicators, and reporting.
- Communicate feedback to process owners and senior management regarding process improvement and operational risk mitigation opportunities.
- Conduct issue/observation analysis related to regulatory concerns, audit findings, and self-identified issues.
- Review and assess root causes of significant operational risk events and perform post-event reviews as needed.
- Develop and deliver periodic risk reports to senior and executive management.
- Develop and implement applicable risk training as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Math, Economics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in bank operations, risk management, analysis, auditing, or other directly related fields.
- Strong proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate with individuals in various leadership roles.
- Advanced interpersonal, problem resolution, analytical, and process mapping skills.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex organizational structures, business processes, and bank-specific requirements.
Nice to Have
- Experience within financial services is preferred.
- Experience with IBM Blue Works Live is a plus.
- Process improvement, analytics, and automation skills are a plus.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- IBM Blue Works Live
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Operational Risk Oversight (ORO) team within Operational Risk Management (ORM), a second line of defense function.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting day one.
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
- Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
- Paid Training.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Profit Sharing.
- Competitive compensation in line with work experience.
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Zions Bancorporation values employees and is committed to creating fulfilling opportunities and rewarding contributions. We are dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities.
