Operational Risk Analyst

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people. As part of our continued efforts to enhance risk management practices, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Operational Risk Analyst with robust project management capabilities to join our team.

As a member of the Operational Risk team, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven group that values integrity, innovation, and impact. This role blends core risk management responsibilities with hands-on project leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen our operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and facilitate operational risk activities, including risk assessments, control documentation and testing, event analysis, and remediation tracking.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery of risk initiatives through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.

• Develop and maintain project plans, including scope definition, milestone tracking, and status reporting.

• Produce accurate operational risk reports for internal and external stakeholders on both scheduled and ad hoc bases.

• Support risk governance activities, including committee coordination and presentation development.

• Partner with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, fostering a culture of proactive risk awareness.

Demonstrable skills and experiences required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of experience in Financial Services, with exposure to operational risk or enterprise risk management.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from initiation to completion, preferably within a risk or compliance environment.

• Familiarity with GRC platforms such as MetricStream is a plus.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a track record of delivering results independently and within teams.

• Analytical mindset with keen problem-solving abilities and sound judgment

• Proactive approach to prioritization, multitasking, and continuous improvement

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,  past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.