Risk Management Specialist, Operations

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 01-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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The Omnibus Reconciliation team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Risk Management Specialist to support the firm's mutual fund reconciliation processes. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the firm's books and records by ensuring they are aligned with aggregate mutual fund positions held across multiple fund companies and assisting with data analysis that supports business decisions, regulatory compliance, and improves processes.

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for the management of the team risk and third-party vendor oversight management program, which includes performing periodic risk assessments, monitoring key risks / third party vendors, and reporting on risk and third-party vendor oversight to leadership. Risk and third-party vendor oversight is managed at the firm, department, branch, and team level. General responsibilities include the items below and may differ slightly based on the team.

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.

• Manage product, regulatory, processing and/or financial risk through oversight of business processes, external factors, and third-party vendors.
• Report on the team's risk and third-party vendor oversight to senior leadership.
• Understanding the core business processes performed within the team and applying risk and third-party vendor management practices to identify risks and confirm they are mitigated, where appropriate.
• Assist with Audit, Compliance and Legal (including regulatory) inquiries.
• Act as a consultant to team leadership/fund management on process improvements and initiatives including but not limited to, risk and third-party vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and firm/team policies.
• Understanding broader industry/economic situations and any impacts they may have on risk and third-party vendor management policies/procedures

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Concentrations in business, accounting, finance or management are preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services (i.e. brokerage, mutual funds, insurance, asset management, etc.) preferred. Should include experience evaluating and implementing controls.
• Strong analytical skills, including evaluating information from multiple sources (client, account, financial, and market).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including presenting information to senior management both verbally and in…