Senior Risk & Controls Advisor — Hybrid

Pathward, N.A.; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a senior professional to provide risk and control consultation across processes, helping align policies with standards and external guidelines. You will monitor operational and strategic risks, assist in implementing controls, and liaison on internal/external audits.

Role emphasizes governance, regulatory awareness, and escalation of issues to senior management. A strong background in risk management and 1LOD testing is preferred in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience; Master’s preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Understand and help facilitate alignment among policies, program standards, work procedures and external guidelines.
• Identify gaps and drive corrective action.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring operational and strategic risks with key risk indicators.
• Assist in identifying and implementing controls to mitigate risks.
• Liaise for all internal/external audit support requests.
• Contribute to governance practices aligned with risk and compliance frameworks.
• Perform testing and/or reviews over the 1LOD testing program.
• Monitor and escalate open issues and findings to stakeholders including senior management.
• Stay current on regulatory policy, program standards and procedures to ensure compliance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audit support

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a senior professional to provide risk and control consultation across processes, helping align policies with standards and external guidelines. You will monitor operational and strategic risks, assist in implementing controls, and liaison on internal/external audits.

Role emphasizes governance, regulatory awareness, and escalation of issues to senior management. A strong background in risk management and 1LOD testing is preferred in a hybrid work setting.