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About TRS Since 1917, the Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York (TRS) has been ... The Operational Risk Analyst position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in ...

Operational Risk Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

Operational Risk Manager

Pawtucket, RI · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

Operational Risk Manager

Manchester, NH · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

Operational Risk Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

Operational Risk Manager

East Providence, RI · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

NY · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

* Participates in the application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for minimizing losses from failed internal processes ...

Operational Risk Manager

Newark, NJ · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

Operational Risk Manager

Providence, RI · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

Operational Risk Manager

Stamford, CT · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is part of Division Risk Management and partners closely with the assigned Region to proactively reduce loss exposure and improve operational performance. This role supports the Northeast ...

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How much do head of operational risk jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of operational risk in the United States is $120,706.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $159,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a head of operational risk do?

A Head of Operational Risk is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact an organization's day-to-day operations. They develop risk management strategies, implement policies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role often involves overseeing risk assessments, collaborating with various departments, and reporting to senior management or the board. Their main goal is to minimize losses and enhance the organization's resilience against operational threats.

How does the head of operational risk typically collaborate with other departments to manage organizational risk?

The Head of Operational Risk works closely with departments such as compliance, audit, IT, and business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization. Regular cross-functional meetings, risk assessments, and workshops are common practices to ensure all teams are aligned on risk management strategies. This collaborative approach helps to create a comprehensive risk culture, ensures effective communication of risk policies, and supports proactive management of emerging risks. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential for building relationships and driving risk initiatives across diverse teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of operational risk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Operational Risk, you need strong expertise in risk management, analytical skills, and a background in finance or business, often supported by relevant degrees and industry certifications such as FRM or PRM. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, regulatory compliance systems, and data analysis platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking are crucial soft skills for influencing stakeholders and guiding risk culture. These skills and qualities are vital for identifying, mitigating, and managing risks to ensure organizational stability and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Head Of Operational Risk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,706 per year, or $58 per hour.

Operational Risk Analyst

City of New York

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


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Job description

Job Description

About TRS
Since 1917, the Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York (TRS) has been securing better futures for NYC educators. With a pension fund valued at approximately $123 billion, TRS serves over 274,000 members, providing them with retirement, disability, and death benefit services.
At TRS, we seek dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to excellence. We pride ourselves on our member-centric culture, focused on delivering outstanding service and support to our members.
Position Summary
The Risk Management Department is responsible for identifying, mitigating, and monitoring risks across the agency. The department encompasses several key programs, including Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Information Security (InfoSec), Fraud Risk, the Operational Help Desk, and Agency Privacy. Through proactive oversight and evaluation, the department fosters a culture of risk awareness and control throughout the organization.
The Operational Risk Analyst position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operational risk management within a financial services environment. The selected candidate will support the Operational Risk and Fraud Risk teams through risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with subject matter experts, process owners, and risk champions across the agency to identify, assess, document, and monitor operational risks and the effectiveness of associated controls.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance operational risk documentation.
- Evaluate existing and ongoing risk and control assessments.
- Maintain and optimize Key Risk Indicator (KRI) dashboards and reporting tools to provide meaningful risk insights and support informed decision-making by management.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for risk reporting and dashboard enhancements.
- Collaborate with the Fraud team to conduct Fraud Threat Modeling exercises and fraud risk assessments.
- Prepare operational risk awareness materials and communications to promote a strong risk culture throughout the agency.
- Monitor risk mitigation activities and engage with business units to ensure timely remediation of identified risks and control deficiencies.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
ASSISTANT RETIREMENT BENEFITS - 40491

Qualifications

1. An associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 9 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting, and/or actuarial science; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations in one or more of the following: a) a retirement or employee benefits plan; b) customer service in a financial
institution; and/or c) in a position requiring the application of laws, rules and regulations and the use of statistical, actuarial or similar tables; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for experience in "2" above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must posses a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and either 9 semester credits
in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science from an accredited college or one year of experience as described in "2" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


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