Global Operations Risk & Controls Consultant

About the role

The Global Operations Risk and Controls Consultant supports the Global Operations organization by identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks through the design and implementation of effective controls. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to strengthen the control environment, support strategic initiatives, and provide risk advisory services across operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate operational, regulatory, financial, and technology-related risks across Global Operations processes.
• Design, enhance, and document preventive and detective controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Partner with business leaders to embed risk management practices into day-to-day operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Global Operations teams on risk management and internal control matters.
• Support strategic projects, business transformations, and operational initiatives by assessing risks and recommending appropriate controls.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures for operational processes.
• Plan and execute audits, including risk assessments, control testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Track audit findings and remediation activities through completion.
• Prepare reports summarizing risk assessments, audit results, control deficiencies, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Risk Management, Internal Controls, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and designing controls to mitigate operational risks.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience within financial services, asset management, banking, or investment operations.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, or CISA.
• Experience supporting operational or technology transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute audit programs.

Work Schedule & Location

This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Rancho Cordova, Pasadena, St. Petersburg, or Baltimore office, 3 days/week.

Pay & Benefits

Expected salary range: $120,000 – $145,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.