Senior Operational Risk Analyst

Raymond James•St. Petersburg, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week, averaging 12 days per month, in one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL, Memphis, TN, or Southfield, MI. The Risk Management team is seeking a strategic, influential, and data‑driven professional to lead risk initiatives supporting the Operations division. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, demonstrated risk management experience, and the confidence to effectively challenge and influence senior/executive leadership. This role is responsible for performing risk assessments, conducting research and analysis, preparing executive‑level reporting, and consulting with stakeholders across Operations to promote risk‑aware decision making.

Requirements

Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Proven ability to influence and effectively challenge senior and executive leadership.
Experience preparing and delivering clear, executive-ready presentations.
Demonstrated success leading risk initiatives or projects independently.
Understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations.
Familiarity with brokerage operations and operational risk concepts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
High School (HS) (Required)
General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Nice To Haves

FINRA SIE and Series 99 (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Lead risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation efforts across Operations.
Conduct research and analysis on operational and emerging risks; prepare and present findings to leadership.
Identify risk trends, monitor key risk indicators, and deliver timely reporting to senior leaders and regulatory stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted risk advisor to business partners, providing effective challenge and guiding risk‑informed decisions.
Influence and communicate risk impacts to senior and executive leadership through clear, concise presentations.
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other functional teams.
Apply risk management concepts to evaluate business processes, controls, and operational performance.
Leverage understanding of brokerage operations to anticipate risks and recommend process improvements.
Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and ongoing control testing activities.
Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the risk culture and operational control environment.
Recommend enhancements to processes, tools, and reporting to drive operational excellence.