Risk Analyst

AEJ Consulting Ltd; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Junior Research Analyst to work with a Tier 1 Bank's Operational Risk team. This entry-level role focuses on enhancing risk management and business continuity. Responsibilities include leading operational resilience initiatives and coordinating assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and excellent communication skills. This position offers a pathway for career growth within a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with operational resilience, business continuity, or risk management.
• Ability to explain complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and task management.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for operational resilience programme adoption.
• Oversee business continuity plans certification across regions.
• Coordinate resilience assurance activities including scenario testing.

Skills

Experience in operational resilience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to work well under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Interest in data-driven decision-making

Tools

Data visualisation tools

Job description

This range is provided by AEJ Consulting Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.00/yr - $26.00/yr

Junior Research Analyst at AEJ Consulting

Work with a Tier 1 Bank as an Operational Risk Analyst within their Global Banking & Markets Operational Risk team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional with experience in operational resilience and business continuity, focused on enhancing risk management and contingency planning across regional operations.

This role offers strong potential for career growth within a dynamic financial services setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to increase awareness and adoption of operational resilience programmes
• Oversee certification and completeness of business continuity plans across regions
• Coordinate resilience assurance activities, including scenario testing, simulations, and training exercises aligned with regulatory requirements
• Monitor compliance with regional operational resilience guidelines
• Manage projects to improve risk management tools, processes, and response capabilities

Skills & Experience

• Experience in operational resilience, business continuity, or risk management within financial services
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex information to diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and exercise sound judgment
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and task management
• Interest in data-driven decision-making, including familiarity with data visualisation tools

If this position is a fit for your skillset, please apply and we will be in touch!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance, Consulting, and Analyst