Operational Risk Analyst

Socket.dev; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Operational Risk Analyst to join its Risk Management team in a role focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks. You will work with business units to strengthen controls, enhance risk awareness, and support regulatory compliance.

The candidate will evaluate processes, develop risk mitigation strategies, monitor KRIs, and prepare reports for senior leadership and risk committees. Collaboration across departments is essential to maintain resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in operational risk management, internal audit, compliance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of operating risk frameworks and internal controls.
• Experience with risk reporting, data analysis, and dashboard preparation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate processes to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategy development.
• Monitor KRIs and prepare risk trend reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement risk management frameworks and controls.
• Support incident management, root-cause analysis, and remediation tracking.
• Prepare risk reports and presentations for senior management and risk committees.
• Assist with regulatory compliance activities and internal audits.
• Review and update risk policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Promote risk awareness and a strong risk culture across the organization.
• Stay current with risk management practices and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

GRC systems

Risk management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Operational Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the organization. This role will work closely with business units to strengthen internal controls, improve risk awareness, support regulatory compliance, and enhance operational resilience.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate operational processes, procedures, and activities to identify potential risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and analyze Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and prepare reports highlighting emerging risks and trends.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement and maintain operational risk management frameworks and controls.
• Support incident management processes, including event tracking, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and remediation monitoring.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, risk committees, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with regulatory compliance activities, internal audits, and external examinations.
• Review and enhance risk policies, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Promote risk awareness and a strong risk culture throughout the organization.
• Stay current with industry regulations, risk management methodologies, and best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in operational risk management, internal audit, compliance, financial services, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with risk reporting, data analysis, and dashboard preparation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar.
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems and risk management software.
• Knowledge of business continuity, operational resilience, or enterprise risk management practices.
• Experience within banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Internal Controls Evaluation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Project Coordination
• Continuous Improvement Mindset