Operational Risk & Fraud Resilience Lead - Intl Banking

Selby Jennings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Risk Governance & Operational Resilience Lead in Washington, DC. This role involves enhancing operational risk practices, managing frameworks for fraud risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in risk management within banking. The position offers a competitive salary, with a full-time employment contract and a mid-senior level seniority. Ideal for professionals aiming to drive risk governance in international operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years in risk management, especially operational and fraud risk.
• Experience in financial services or banking, particularly in cross-border operations.
• Deep understanding of risk governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage frameworks for Operational Risk, Fraud Risk, and Business Continuity.
• Deliver updates on risk posture and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Evaluate new products and services for risk exposure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration

Advanced degrees or professional certifications (CRMA, FRM, CISA)

Tools

Risk reporting tools

Data visualization platforms

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Risk Governance & Operational Resilience Lead in Washington, DC. This role involves enhancing operational risk practices, managing frameworks for fraud risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in risk management within banking. The position offers a competitive salary, with a full-time employment contract and a mid-senior level seniority. Ideal for professionals aiming to drive risk governance in international operations.