Sr. Analyst Operations - Risk and Controls

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

5d•$61,903 - $103,103

About The Position

The Sr Analyst, Operations – Risk & Controls will partner closely with Frontline Risk Management, Compliance, Audit and Cash Management leadership to support risk management and compliance initiatives. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance controls, supporting internal and external audit activities, coordinating remediation reporting and analysis, and driving improvements to strengthen the overall control environment within Cash Management Operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and proactive, with the confidence to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and senior leadership. This position requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of cash management risk and control frameworks, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in financial services
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with leadership
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Adaptable, motivated, and comfortable with shifting priorities
Self-starter who works independently with minimal day-to-day oversight
Ability to influence business partners to implement process improvements, risk mitigation strategies, and control enhancements.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of audit/testing/controls experience, preferably in an financial services operations setting
Understanding of cash management risk and control frameworks
Experience with Lucid, Jira, Tableau, SmartSheets, BETA, SQL, BOX is preferred
Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years relevant industry experience

Responsibilities

Communicate project expectations, progress updates, and issue escalations to key stakeholders clearly and consistently.
Coordinate documentation gathering and provide support during regulatory reviews and audit engagements.
Assist in risk assessments, issue identification, and remediation steps.
Leverage data analysis to identify opportunities within controls, create frameworks, and provide structured support to management and peers.
Design and implement new controls and reporting mechanisms to monitor workflows and quickly detect issues; develop and execute testing to verify control effectiveness.