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Operations Risk Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Strong understanding of trading operations, risk management, and portfolio planning in energy ... Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively ...

Credit Risk Officer - Financial Products As a Credit Risk Analyst based in Chicago, you will be ... operation of credit risk frameworks for new and evolving financial products (e.g. Adyen Capital)

... operations in city departments and making recommendations to improve their effectiveness; and performs related duties as required ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Leads internal audits and reviews to monitor and ...

Credit Risk Officer - Financial Products As a Credit Risk Analyst based in Chicago, you will be ... operation of credit risk frameworks for new and evolving financial products (e.g. Adyen Capital)

... operational risk programs as defined. This position will create and drive policies, program ... analysis, and ongoing monitoring of overall risk profiles. This role will be a liaison with ...

Fraud Risk Analytics Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$105K - $130K/yr

Collaborate with operations and product teams to ensure well-defined objective functions which are ... Familiarity with entity resolution, graph/network analytics , or customercentric risk frameworks

Fraud Risk Analytics Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$105K - $130K/yr

Collaborate with operations and product teams to ensure well-defined objective functions which are ... Familiarity with entity resolution, graph/network analytics , or customercentric risk frameworks

Risk Operations Specialist

Alsip, IL · On-site

$84K - $107K/yr

Providing analytical support for premium allocation and total cost of risk (TCOR) analysis across operating business units/regions. The Risk Operations Specialist position is well-suited for you if ...

Background as a Compliance Analyst, Risk Analyst, Legal Operations professional, or Paralegal preferred. * Experience managing projects and driving process improvements. * Strong analytical ...

Background as a Compliance Analyst, Risk Analyst, Legal Operations professional, or Paralegal preferred. * Experience managing projects and driving process improvements. * Strong analytical ...

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How much do operations risk analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations risk analyst in Chicago, IL is $88,427.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $107,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operations Risk Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance, risk management, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, data analysis software (such as Excel, SAS, or Python), and sometimes certifications like FRM or ORM are typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams distinguish top performers. These skills and qualities are crucial for accurately identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational risks that can impact organizational performance and compliance.

What is the difference between Operations Risk Analyst vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectOperations Risk AnalystCompliance Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in finance, risk management, or related field; certifications like FRM or CRMBachelor's in law, finance, or related; certifications like CCEP or CRCM
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, insurance companiesFinancial services, banking, regulatory agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on identifying and mitigating operational risks within organizationsEnsures adherence to laws and regulations, managing compliance risks

The Operations Risk Analyst and Compliance Analyst roles share overlapping skills in risk assessment and industry knowledge but differ in focus. The Operations Risk Analyst concentrates on operational and financial risks within organizations, while the Compliance Analyst emphasizes regulatory adherence and legal risk management. Both roles are vital in financial sectors and often collaborate to ensure organizational stability and compliance.

What does an Operations Risk Analyst do?

An Operations Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could affect a company's day-to-day operations. They analyze business processes, review compliance with regulations, and develop strategies to minimize operational losses. Their work helps ensure that an organization can operate efficiently while reducing the likelihood of disruptions or financial losses due to internal or external risks.

What are some common challenges faced by Operations Risk Analysts, and how can they be addressed effectively?

Operations Risk Analysts often encounter challenges such as identifying emerging risks in rapidly changing business environments and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Managing large volumes of data and collaborating across multiple departments to gather accurate information can also be demanding. To address these challenges, it's important to stay updated on industry best practices, utilize risk management software, and maintain strong communication with cross-functional teams. Building strong analytical and interpersonal skills will help you navigate these complexities and contribute to creating robust risk mitigation strategies.
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Infographic showing various Operations Risk Analyst job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 72% In-person, 14% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,427 per year, or $42.5 per hour.
Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Analyst (Senior or Lead)

Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Analyst (Senior or Lead)

Boeing

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 592 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Analyst (Senior or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing currently has an opening for a Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Analyst (Senior or Lead) that will play a key role in developing and maintaining enterprise policies, standards, control frameworks, implementation procedures and control applicability mappings across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, databases, shared resources, and information systems. The hybrid position is located in Seattle, WA but will consider candidates in Arlington, VA; Berkeley, MO; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; El Segundo, CA; Englewood, CO; Everett, WA; Kent, WA; Mesa, AZ; Plano, TX; Ridley Park, PA; San Francisco, CA, or Seal Beach, CA.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of cybersecurity governance expertise, broad technical understanding, regulatory interpretation capabilities, and enterprise control framework experience.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise policies, standards, controls, and implementation procedures

  • Translate regulatory, contractual, and cybersecurity requirements into actionable governance and control requirements

  • Design, maintain, and optimize the enterprise control framework, including control rationalization, consolidation, and framework alignment activities

  • Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, cloud, application, data governance, privacy, and compliance teams to ensure governance requirements are practical, feasible, and align with business and operational needs

  • Provide subject matter expertise related to control intent, implementation expectations, regulatory interpretation, and governance best practices

  • Support governance modernization initiatives, ServiceNow IRM policy management, and control automation efforts to improve scalability, consistency, and efficiency

  • Develop and support control policies and strategies, prepare governance reporting, and communicate program status, priorities, and progress to stakeholders and leadership

Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Information Technology (IT) Audit, Information Security, Vulnerability Management, and Compliance

  • 5+ years experience supporting enterprise technology environments including applications, infrastructure, cloud services, databases, networks, or identity and access management platforms

  • 3+ years experience writing enterprise policies, standards, controls and implementation procedures

  • 3+ years of experience leading governance transformation or enterprise control framework initiatives

  • Strong understanding of how enterprise technologies are deployed, operated, administered, and secured across different environments

  • Experience collaborating directly with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, application, or operations teams to develop practical and technically feasible implementation procedures

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO, GDPR, ITAR or similar frameworks

  • Experience mapping controls to enterprise technology assets and environments

Preferred qualifications(Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10 or more years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, information Technology, Risk Management, Computer Science, or related field

  • Experience partnering with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Internal Audit, or Regulatory Affairs teams to interpret and implement compliance obligations

  • Ability to lead cross-functional governance discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Experience with ServiceNow IRM or enterprise GRC platforms

  • Familiarity with CMDB, enterprise asset inventoried, and configuration concepts

  • Experience supporting control rationalization initiatives

  • Experience supporting highly regulated industries

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CGRC, CISA, CRISC

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Senior - $130,900 - $189,750

Lead - $161,500 - $233,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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