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How much do operational risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational risk manager in Pelham, AL is $110,874.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operational risk manager do?

An operational risk manager works to identify and limit the risk associated with a company’s operations. As an operational risk manager, your responsibilities involve assessing business operations, identifying issues, and creating reports on your findings. You then help develop policies and implement changes to lessen operational risks. Other duties include continually monitoring the business to find potential new threats and ensuring company compliance with laws and regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational risk manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operational Risk Manager, you need a solid understanding of risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and internal controls, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) systems, and certifications such as FRM or ORM are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for identifying, mitigating, and communicating operational risks, ensuring organizational stability and regulatory adherence.

What are some common challenges faced by operational risk managers in maintaining effective risk controls across different departments?

Operational Risk Managers often encounter challenges in ensuring consistent risk controls due to varying processes, priorities, and risk appetites across departments. Communication gaps and resistance to change can make it difficult to implement standardized procedures. Successfully overcoming these challenges involves building strong cross-functional relationships, conducting regular training, and fostering a risk-aware culture to ensure alignment on risk management practices throughout the organization.

What is the difference between Operational Risk Manager vs Risk Analyst?

AspectOperational Risk ManagerRisk Analyst
CertificationsCFA, FRM, or similarCFA, FRM, or similar
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, insurance companiesFinancial firms, consulting, corporate risk teams
ResponsibilitiesIdentify, assess, and mitigate operational risks; develop risk frameworksAnalyze risk data, support risk assessments, prepare reports

The Operational Risk Manager focuses on managing and mitigating operational risks within organizations, often holding certifications like CFA or FRM. In contrast, Risk Analysts primarily analyze risk data and support risk management processes. Both roles are vital in financial sectors and share similar credentials, but the Operational Risk Manager has a broader responsibility for risk mitigation strategies.

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Infographic showing various Operational Risk Manager job openings in Pelham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,874 per year, or $53.3 per hour.

Enterprise Risk Testing Analyst

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Regions Financial Corporation
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Regions Financial Corporationexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conducts transaction testing activities, analyzes results, and documents findings.

  • Maintains knowledge of rules, regulations, products, services, and systems to evaluate compliance and operational effectiveness.

  • Collaborates with stakeholders to execute the testing program and reports on the effectiveness of controls.

Regions Bank rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions' Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description:
At Regions, the Enterprise Risk Testing Analyst is a second line of defense risk management function that ensures the development and maintenance of a strong risk culture by developing and maintaining a program infrastructure that measures, monitors, and reports compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules that govern a specific line of business and/or adherence to policies and procedures to ensure controls established are operationally effective to mitigate risk. Associates at this level should have full ownership of one or more processes, reports, procedures, or products, and are considered analytical or procedural experts within a specific line of business, risk area, or program.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Serves as subject matter expert in compliance and operational risk to effectively execute testing activities
  • Maintains advanced knowledge of rules and regulations and their impact on products, services, and operations for a specific line of business or program
  • Maintains advanced knowledge of Regions products and services, as well as systems supporting them, to evaluate if the products/services and systems are performing as designed to meet regulatory requirements and are operating effectively
  • Maintains advanced knowledge and understanding of risk management concepts around risks and controls and key operational processes
  • Assists with the administration of a monitoring and testing program to report on effectiveness of controls against expected outcomes to meet all applicable laws and regulations or operational processes
  • Focuses on the resolution of complex problems or transactions, where expertise is required to interpret the results against policies, guidelines, or processes
  • Conducts transaction testing activities, analyzes results and documents findings
  • Drafts summary of testing results for distribution to key stakeholders
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders in executing the testing program
  • Supervises day-to-day work of other professional level risk testing associates on occasion
  • Assists in oversight activities for the team as needed
  • Performs and participates in various projects as needed
  • Identifies and implements automated testing and data analytics activities

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, Quality Assurance/Control, Audit, or other related risk function specific to a line of business or program
  • Or High School Diploma and nine (9) years of experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, Quality Assurance/Control, Audit, or other related risk function specific to a line of business or program

Preferences
  • Relevant certifications and/or licenses, such as:
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
  • Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Licenses

Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to mentor and train junior associates
  • Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
  • Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
  • Ability to work independently, with limited guidance
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$72,864.55 USD
Median:
$103,810.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details
Regions Center
Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

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