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DRW · 20 hours ago

Operational Risk Program Analyst

Chicago

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience in sophisticated technology and exceptional people. They are seeking an Operational Risk Program Analyst to design, implement, and manage a proactive operational risk management program across the firm, working closely with business leaders.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Partner with trading and support teams to identify, assess, and manage operational risks in day-to-day processes and systems

Help design and build the firm’s operational risk management framework, including establishing policies, procedures, risk assessment methodologies, reporting, and governance structures. Support the implementation, rollout, and ongoing oversight of the framework across the firm

Monitor and escalate emerging risks, track control improvements, and maintain oversight of key risk indicators and events

Provide effective challenge and guidance to ensure risk-informed decisions align with DRW’s risk appetite

Produce and deliver risk reporting and analytics — including dashboards, metrics, and presentations for leadership

Deliver training and resources that build awareness and ownership of operational risk across teams

Partner with Security to support third-party risk assessments and ensure controls are in alignment with DRW’s risk appetite

Qualification

Operational risk managementRisk frameworksControl designGovernance processesRisk assessment methodologiesAnalytical rigorStakeholder managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Five to seven years of experience in operational risk management or a related discipline within financial services or a complex business environment

Solid understanding of operational risk principles and tools including risk frameworks, control design, governance processes, etc., with the ability to tailor and apply them to fit unique business models without compromising core program effectiveness

Proven ability to execute and enhance risk programs and documentation

Ability to evaluate operational risks with discernment—identifying early signals, determining which issues truly matter, and applying disciplined inquiry and root-cause thinking to deliver actionable insights and support high-quality decision-making

Flexible and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to tailor operational risk approaches and frameworks to fit the firm's culture and operating model

A balance of analytical rigor and practical problem-solving; comfortable moving between detail and big picture, and the ability to manage ambiguity, operating effectively even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear

Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with program goals, holding self and others accountable to meet deadlines

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner at all levels

A collaborative, proactive mindset and a desire to strengthen DRW's operational risk culture