Operational Risk Review Analyst – Operations

U.S. Bank; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Warszawa serves as a key hub for Independent Risk Review & Assessment (IRRA).

The role focuses on evaluating operational risks, controls, and processes across the bank, partnering with Risk, Compliance, Audit, and business teams to identify risks and drive meaningful improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in risk-related fields, with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills; professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Risk, Audit, Compliance, Controls, or a related field.
• Knowledge of operational risk management and financial services.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of operational risk processes and controls.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen risk management practices.
• Support review activities from planning and fieldwork through reporting and issue validation.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Join U.S. Bank's Independent Risk Review & Assessment (IRRA) team and play a key role in evaluating operational risks, controls, and processes across a leading financial institution. You'll partner with Risk, Compliance, Audit, and business teams to identify risks, provide independent challenge, and help drive meaningful improvements.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct independent reviews of operational risk processes and controls.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen risk management practices.
• Support review activities from planning and fieldwork through reporting and issue validation.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Risk, Audit, Compliance, Controls, or a related field.
• Knowledge of operational risk management and financial services.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, etc.) are a plus.

Why U.S. Bank?

• Enterprise-wide exposure across business lines and risk disciplines.
• Opportunities to influence change and make a real impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.

If you’re curious, analytical, and passionate about risk management, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.