Senior Operational Risk & Compliance Analyst

Aquent; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Retirement plan with match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Aquent seeks a highly capable risk and compliance professional to provide 2nd line oversight of business processes within a leading financial services organization. Reporting to the Director of Risk Management and Compliance, you will identify vulnerabilities, implement corrective actions, and champion a culture of accountability across multiple units.

You will collaborate with Legal and other partners to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, develop monitoring plans, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of financial industry experience in investment oversight/monitoring with knowledge of investment management processes, risk, and performance.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and their application to investment processes.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate effectively across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert risk and compliance guidance to Investment Oversight, Accounting, and other units.
• Develop monitoring and testing plans and create policies and documentation for risk coverage.
• Implement and oversee the Risk Management program including compliance testing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal and other partners to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Change management

Executive presence

Data analysis

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Advanced degree (JD, MBA) or relevant certifications

Tools

Data analysis platforms

Enterprise productivity tools

Job description

Aquent seeks a highly capable risk and compliance professional to provide 2nd line oversight of business processes within a leading financial services organization. Reporting to the Director of Risk Management and Compliance, you will identify vulnerabilities, implement corrective actions, and champion a culture of accountability across multiple units.

You will collaborate with Legal and other partners to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, develop monitoring plans, and drive continuous