Operational Risk Management Senior Analyst

Overview Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.With 5,400+ employees and over 80,000 institutional, commercial, and payments clients, we operate from more than 80 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to risk and operational oversight, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies.The Operational Risk Senior Analyst supports the company’s Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework by executing core risk oversight activities across business lines and support functions. This role focuses on foundational ORM processes, including Risk and Control Self‑Assessments (RCSAs), control design and operating effectiveness assessments, operational incident management, and Second Line of Defense (2LOD) control testing.The role partners closely with First Line of Defense (1LOD) stakeholders to promote a strong risk culture, ensure consistent application of the ORM framework, and support regulatory expectations applicable to Irish and EMEA‑regulated entities. Responsibilities Support the execution of periodic RCSAs across assigned business lines and functions, including risk identification, control mapping, and residual risk assessment Review and challenge risk statements, inherent risk ratings, control descriptions, and control effectiveness assessments for completeness and consistencyAssist with documentation, quality assurance, and consolidation of RCSA results for reporting and governance forumsPerform 2LOD control testing for in‑scope key controls, including design effectiveness and operating effectiveness testing, in line with established ORM procedures Perform 2LOD review and challenge of risk statements, inherent risk ratings, control descriptions, and control effectiveness assessments to ensure completeness and consistencyExecute control testing using appropriate methods (e.g., inquiry, inspection, observation, reperformance) and defined sample sizesIdentify control gaps/weaknesses, support issue validation, and escalate material concerns through appropriate governance channelsMaintain high-quality testing artifacts and evidence in the firm’s GRC tooling (e.g., Workiva or equivalent), aligned to ORM standardsDocument testing results, identify control gaps or weaknesses, and support issue validation and escalationSupport the operational incident and loss event process, including event intake, classification, root cause analysis, and impact assessmentSupport trend/thematic analysis of incidents and control issues to identify systemic drivers and emerging risksMonitor incident remediation actions and follow up with control owners to ensure timely closureAssist with trend analysis and thematic reporting of incidents and control issuesPrepare inputs for operational risk reporting, dashboards, and governance materialsPartner with 1LOD stakeholders to provide guidance on ORM expectations, control standards, and documentation practicesSupport audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews by providing ORM documentation and analysis as requiredContribute to continuous improvement of ORM processes, templates, and standards (e.g., RCSA methodology, control testing procedures, issue tracking)Support training/communications that strengthens risk culture and consistent ORM adoption. Qualifications Solid understanding of operational risk concepts, risk and control frameworks, and the Three Lines of Defense modelExperience assessing control design and operating effectivenessFamiliarity with GRC tools, risk systems, or structured risk documentation processes is a plusStrong attention to detail and documentation disciplineClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructivelyAbility to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlinesCollaborative mindset with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders5+ years in operational risk, enterprise risk, compliance, internal audit, or a related control function within a regulated financial services environmentEducation / Certification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related disciplineWorking environment: Hybrid#LI-Hybrid  #LI-AS1Job SummaryCategory (Portal Searching): RiskPosition Type (Portal Searching): Experienced Professional