Senior Risk & Control Associate | Core Operations

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 11-Feb-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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This role will engage key stakeholders within Business Operations and Services (BOS) to facilitate Core risk assessment coverage. Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and assessing emerging risks that arise from strategy, business, industry, and regulators and then ensuring that the risks are addressed by BOS business owners through effective processes and controls. Effectively controls the risks associated with business activities via the execution of firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, treating, mitigating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks.

You will lead risk assessments on the firm’s core run‑the‑business activities by evaluating processes, identifying key strategic, business, industry, and regulatory risks, and assessing control design to uncover potential gaps. In this role, you’ll partner closely with business owners, leaders, and risk functions across the firm to understand end‑to‑end process risks and analyze residual risk severity to determine appropriate business responses.

You will also communicate critical risk insights to senior leadership to support informed decision‑making and drive accountability.

Here are a few of the

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, socialize and drive action on risk assessment process enhancements to continually improve planning, execution, and reporting
• Execute risk management procedures through quantitative and qualitative analysis utilizing established Risk and Control matrixes and GRC applications
• Responsible for performing assessments in alignment with ERM policies and standards
• Assist Risk Leadership in developing risk strategy and framework for the division
• Assist in development of risk training and education material for business partners
• Serve as a coach and risk liaison for divisional stakeholders
• Stay informed on risk industry and educational/development opportunities
• This is an individual contributor role. Internally, the position title will be Senior Risk & Control Associate

• 3 + years of risk management experience required
• College degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft product suite as well as other software programs and databases
• Ability to effectively execute risk engagements utilizing established risk frameworks

• CPA, CIA, FRM, or other risk certification
• Series 7 or 99
• Experience developing or applying risk frameworks
• Experience using a GRC tool
• Experience in the Brokerage Industry

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

Current INTERNAL home-based associates:
While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward…