Freelance Operational Risk Manager Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 76320
The Role at a Glance
As the Operational Risk Manager, you will lead a team focused on strengthening operational risk practices, leading financial audit activities, and driving consistent review processes across assigned business area(s). You will partner closely with management and stakeholders to identify emerging risks, recommend process improvements, and build team capability in support of effective risk management and audit outcomes.
What you'll be doing

• Monitors an ever-changing regulatory environment to proactively partner with management to develop and implement new procedures and policies, in an effort to reduce operational risk.
• Develops and ensures team uses a consistent approach to operational and compliance reviews, issues and/or concerns to determine similar solutions within appropriate risk levels to minimize the company's exposure.
• Leads the preparing, updating and/or filing of applicable operational and compliance reports, forms and procedures for their assigned area(s).
• Manages the operational risk review process and related compliance activities for their assigned area(s), (e.g. SOX and other financial audits).
• Manages a team responsible for reviewing assigned business area processes & policies and regularly conducting the operational risk reviews.
• Assesses continually the effectiveness of operational risk program/plan to ensure that it fully meets its obligations of general and specific compliance risks.
• Manages leads and/or participates in more complex compliance projects.

What we're looking for
Must-haves:

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, operational and/or business risk management directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role, including 2+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience
• 4 year/Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience

Nice-to-haves:

• CPA or CIA designation

Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted through 7/29/2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
What's it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What's in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $72,900 - $131,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.
With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.
Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling (866) 922-6543.
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