Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management

Golub Capital; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Golub Capital is seeking a risk professional to support the Operational Risk Management (ORM) program in our Chicago area offices. You will assist in implementing the ORM framework, perform risk assessments, and help monitor compliance across the firm.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ORM stakeholders, strong communication, and the ability to deliver enhancements to risk processes in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with office presence in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a financial services or related field.
• 3–5 years of financial services risk management, audit or related experience.
• Certifications such as ORM Certificate, CIA or FRM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the ORM risk mitigation framework.
• Support risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting across Golub Capital.
• Develop detailed plans, track progress, and deliver enhancements to the ORM framework.
• Create and maintain risk reporting for senior management and oversight committees.
• Collaborate with ORM stakeholders and promote a robust risk culture.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Integrity and objectivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Operational Risk Management Certificate

CIA

FRM

Job description

Department Overview

The Operational Risk Management ("ORM") Department is responsible for the Risk Mitigation Framework. The Risk Mitigation Framework provides the process, tools and approach that are needed to support and enhance the control environment required to minimize operational risks related to Golub Capital’s non-investment functions. The Risk Mitigation Framework was created to minimize material losses, provide process and internal control oversight, and anticipate potential material loss events. The Risk Mitigation Framework is comprised of a set of consistent and repeatable elements that allow Golub Capital to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on the operational risk profile of the firm. The Risk Mitigation programs include Risk and Control Self-Assessment ("RCSA"), Issue Management ("IM"), Vendor Risk Management ("VRM"), Business Continuity Management ("BCM"), and Internal Control Testing ("ICT").

Position Information

Hiring Manager: Vice President

Department: Operational Risk Management

Department Overview: The Operational Risk Management ("ORM") Department is responsible for the Risk Mitigation Framework. The Risk Mitigation Framework provides the process, tools and approach that are needed to support and enhance the control environment required to minimize operational risks related to Golub Capital’s non-investment functions. The Risk Mitigation Framework was created to minimize material losses, provide process and internal control oversight, and anticipate potential material loss events. The Risk Mitigation Framework is comprised of a set of consistent and repeatable elements that allow Golub Capital to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on the operational risk profile of the firm. The Risk Mitigation programs include Risk and Control Self-Assessment ("RCSA"), Issue Management ("IM"), Vendor Risk Management ("VRM"), Business Continuity Management ("BCM"), and Internal Control Testing ("ICT").

Position Responsibilities

This position supports the Firm’s enterprise risk management efforts by assisting in the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of risks across Golub Capital. The role will help ensure the effectiveness of risk management and control processes, with primary emphasis on the Internal Control Testing Program and related risk assurance activities.

The role requires strong management skills to assist with developing detailed plans, tracking progress, managing obstacles and ultimately delivering enhancements to the Golub Capital Operational Risk Management Framework. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required as this is an internal client-facing role that requires communication with users at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of Golub Capital’s ORM risk mitigation framework, working closely with ORM team leads and internal key stakeholders
• Assisting in all risk mitigation programs with a dedicated focus on the Internal Control Testing program
• Performing periodic testing to determine effectiveness of business lines’ adherence to the defined controls, requirements, internal policies and best practices
• Creating and maintaining meaningful operational risk reporting to meet the needs of senior management and oversight committees
• Proactively identifying, tracking and analyzing operational risks within Golub Capital, while working to identify and implement critical control improvements
• Driving comprehensive risk identification and assessment by challenging assumptions, validating risk analyses and ensuring the completeness, accuracy and quality of departmental risk evaluations
• Representing the team’s interests at internal meetings, committees and working groups
• Fostering and developing relationships with various ORM stakeholders, while promoting a robust risk culture

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of financial services experience in risk management, audit or related areas
• Certifications (Preferred): Operational Risk Management Certificate, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Designation
• Knowledge of financial services industry practices, internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Understanding and experience with operational loss causes, measures and mitigation strategies
• Assertive, self-motivated, team oriented, flexible and able to multi-task
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of communicating effectively across all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills including the ability to manage several projects
• Highly motivated and resourceful in a fast paced, growth environment; ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to probe sensitive issues while maintaining the highest level of integrity and objectivity
• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, limitations and appropriate use of AI generated outputs
• Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Critical Competencies for Success

Our Gold Standards define key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.

• Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.
• Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.
• Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.

The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.

• Change Management: Communicates the benefits and the impact of refinements to internal processes or technology.
• Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.
• Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of risk management and the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
• Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions.
• Project / Program Management: Manages projects and / or programs through planning, identifying resources, monitoring and communicating project activities and assessing impacts of project decisions.

Compensation And Benefits

For Illinois Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $80,000 to $120,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an ‘at-will position’ and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.

Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the highly regulated nature of Golub Capital’s business and because of the sensitivity of the information that all personnel have access to, Golub Capital performs extensive and thorough pre-hire screens to ensure that its personnel act with expected levels of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.

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