Operational Risk Oversight Officer (Charlotte, NC)

Operational Risk Oversight Officer

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Operational Risk Oversight Officer for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.

Responsibilities:

• Independently assess operational risk and control environments across business units, ensuring risks and controls are properly identified, designed, and effective.
• Review and challenge RCSAs, KRIs, and control effectiveness; evaluate risk exposure, control gaps, and remediation plans.
• Oversee issue, incident, and loss event management.
• Assess root causes and drive sustainable corrective actions and control improvements.
• Provide independent challenge on change risk initiatives, including new products, processes, technology, and third-party risk.
• Advise and influence first line partners on risk frameworks and regulatory expectations while fostering strong risk culture and accountability.
• Deliver clear risk insights and reporting to senior leadership
• Leverage data, automation, and cross-functional coordination to enhance oversight effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in 2LOD operational risk management or 1LOD business controls within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. banking regulations, Federal Reserve guidance, and operational risk governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to assess processes for risk, efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement while leveraging risk data to influence business decisions.
• Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and major initiatives.
• Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority, deliver effective credible challenge, and drive accountability in complex environments.

For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4385. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4385. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V