Operational Risk Analyst Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Operational Risk Analyst Arbitration Forums Inc. Tampa, FL 33624 • Remote

DEPARTMENT

Enterprise Risk Management

JOB TITLE

Operational Risk Analyst

JOB CODE

ORA

REPORTS TO

Director, Head of Enterprise Risk Management

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly skilled Operational Risk Analyst to join our team. This individual will assist in shaping risk strategy, developing policies and mitigating operational risk. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in evaluating vendor risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening risk governance frameworks. This role does not have direct reports but requires a strong ability to collaborate and engage across departments.

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures Acts as a role model within and outside AF Performs duties as workload necessitates Maintains a positive and respectful attitude Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position Meets Department productivity standards Alignment with AF Leadership Brand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational risk management. Refine operational risk strategies, policies, and governance frameworks. Help oversee third-party/vendor risk management, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations. Maintain a vendor risk register and report findings to leadership. Conduct audits of vendor operations. Partner with management to integrate risk considerations into business decision-making and process improvements. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to strengthen risk mitigation efforts and embed a proactive risk culture. Assist with drafting risk policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring they are effectively implemented across the organization. Participate in risk incident investigations and ensure actions are aligned with company objectives. Identify gaps and recommend process improvements to reduce compliance and vendor risk. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and procurement teams to evaluate vendor contracts and establish strong governance mechanisms. Stay up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices in operational and third-party risk management. Educate employees on risk management best practices.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accomplishes all tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Experience in vendor management, risk assessment, compliance, or cybersecurity. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks Proficiency in vendor risk management software and reporting tools

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. AF is a remote working environment.