Operational Risk Officer

EverBank Financial Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

EverBank, N.A. is seeking an Operational Risk Officer to strengthen the bank's risk management framework across the institution. The role collaborates with business units to identify, assess, monitor, and report operational risks, fostering a strong risk culture and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will participate in risk governance and reporting, oversee RCSA, track KRIs, and support regulatory exams and audits. Innovative data analytics skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk management within a mid-large organization
• Experience in financial services
• Strong data analytics skills
• Advanced knowledge of risk appetite and KRIs

Responsibilities

• Represent Second Line of Defense with credible challenge to management
• Support risk governance committees and prepare documentation
• Conduct risk assessments across business lines
• Oversee risks and controls in assigned areas
• Produce monthly analysis and identify emerging risks
• Contribute to quarterly risk reports for execs and Board
• Oversee RCSA reviews, challenge, and validation
• Support scenario analysis and KRI tracking
• Liaise with units to apply risk management practices
• Assist regulatory exams and internal audits

Skills

Risk governance

Risk reporting

Communication skills

Data analytics

KRI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Navex

Job description

The Operational Risk Officer supports the execution of the bank's Risk Management framework, ensuring risk governance, risk appetite, and risk reporting processes are consistently applied across the institution. This role collaborates with business units and risk owners to identify, assess, monitor, and report operational risks, contributing to a strong risk culture and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Represents the Second Line of Defense in providing credible challenge to management utilizing superior oral and written communication skills.
• Participates in risk governance committees and prepare documentation as needed.
• Conducts risk assessments across business lines, identifying and escalating emerging risks and control gaps.
• Oversees key risks and controls within their assigned areas of expertise.
• Performs monthly analysis and reporting in order to identify emerging risks.
• Coordinates and contributes to quarterly operational risk reports for executive management and Board Risk Committee.
• Provides oversight to applicable lines of business with risk and control self-assessment (RCSA), including review, challenge, and validation.
• Supports scenario analysis, risk appetite monitoring, and key risk indicator (KRI) tracking.
• Liaises with business units and support functions to ensure consistent application of operational risk management practices.
• Provides support during regulatory examinations and internal audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Risk Management for a mid-large sized organization
• Prior experience in financial services

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Risk Management
• Prior experience with policy management systems (Navex preferred)
• Strong skills in data analytics
• Advanced knowledge of Risk Appetite and Key Risk Indicators

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience: 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level: 8IC

$100,200 - $135,600

EverBank, N.A. is a nationwide specialty bank providing high-value products and services to consumer and commercial clients nationwide. As a pioneer in online banking, we offer convenient digital access for clients 24/7, in addition to phone banking services and a network of financial centers.

The Company's commitment is to deliver to our clients high-performing, high-yield solutions backed by exceptional service, always giving them the advantage they expect, to make the most of their money.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Member FDIC

Notice to Job Seekers

EverBank, N.A. is committed to the well-being of its associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package commensurate with the position and job-related qualifications, skills and knowledge. The Company's comprehensive Total Rewards package provides choice and flexibility and respects differences. The following benefits are available through the Company:

• Medical, dental, vision & HSA/FSA
• 401(k) savings
• Paid holidays & generous PTO
• Additional wellness & voluntary benefits

Additional Company-provided Benefit Options (subject To Plan Terms)

• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance

Posting end date - 10/6/2026