Zions Bancorporation · 16 hours ago
Senior Risk Officer - Operational Risk Oversight - Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expZions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies, and they are seeking a Senior Risk Officer to join the Operational Risk Oversight team. The role involves managing operational risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing insights to ensure alignment with the Bank's risk appetite.
AgricultureBankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Collaborate with key first line stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite
Review, analyze, and evaluate business processes, procedures, and controls to assess operational risk mitigation activities
Perform data analysis and testing to support conclusions regarding operational risk in processes
Rapidly analyze complex data and translate results into clearly written reports and memos, ensuring accuracy, appropriate tone, and clarity for internal and regulatory audiences (e.g., OCC)
Identify process improvement and risk mitigation opportunities, including the development and implementation of key controls, key risk indicators, and reporting
Communicate feedback to process owners and senior management regarding process improvement and operational risk mitigation opportunities
Conduct issue/observation analysis related to regulatory concerns, audit findings, and self-identified issues
Review and assess root causes of significant operational risk events and perform post-event reviews as needed
Develop and deliver periodic risk reports to senior and executive management
Develop and implement applicable risk training as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Math, Economics, or a related field
6+ years of experience in bank operations, risk management, analysis, auditing, or other directly related fields, preferably within financial services
A combination of education and experience may meet requirements
Strong proficiency required in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate with individuals in various leadership roles
Advanced interpersonal, problem resolution, analytical, and process mapping skills
Strong project management capabilities
Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex organizational structures, business processes, and bank-specific requirements
Preferred
Experience with IBM Blue Works Live is a plus
Process improvement, analytics, and automation skills are a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
Company
Zions Bancorporation
Zions Bancorporation is a financial services company involved in SBA lending, public finance advisory services, and agricultural finance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2026-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Harris Simmons
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2026-02-05
2026-01-22
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