Operational Risk Analyst I

Cornerstone Home Lending•Houston, TX

14h•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the second line of defense, the Operational Risk Analyst supports the bank’s enterprise-wide operational risk management framework — providing independent oversight, challenge, and advisory support to business lines including mortgage production, servicing, and support functions. This role offers meaningful exposure to a broad set of risk disciplines and is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of risk, process, and regulatory compliance in a community bank environment.

Requirements

2-5 years of related experience
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions
Ability to quickly grasp and master new concepts / requirements and related product / functional knowledge
Ability to create and deliver presentations to management and/or stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo and seek out answers
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various analyses or reviews
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong computer and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with a multi-level team
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

Participates in the application of operational risk policies, technology, and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for minimizing losses from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risks.
Contributes to risk assessments and drives actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risk losses by challenging both historical and proposed practices.
Ensures policies and procedures meet regulatory and business obligations.
Utilizes MIS to monitor exceptions; and where necessary perform root cause analysis.
Identifies issues, oversees remediation efforts, and escalate.
Perform business analyses of related control frameworks.