Operational Risk Manager

We are a values driven organization putting Relationships FIRST. EagleBank (NASDAQ - EGBN) is focused on being Flexible, Involved, Responsive, Strong, and Trusted. By prioritizing meaningful connections with our customers, employees, and shareholders, we relentlessly deliver the most compelling, valuable service to our customers.

EagleBank is committed to inclusion, equity, and respect. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience. We believe employees are essential to the building of relationships and we prioritize investing in employee growth and wellbeing. Employee involvement is fostered through resource groups, mentorship programs, community service, and scholarship opportunities for continued education. With features including maternity and parental leaves, wellness discounts, healthcare premium sharing, employer funding in your HSA account, and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4%, we pride ourselves in the ways we support our internal relationships. The minimum and maximum projected annualized salary for this position is: $84,757.00 to $137,443.20. Additional compensation may be possible based on experience and skills.

We understand the need to be creative and flexible when it comes to telecommuting and other alternative work arrangements. This position is eligible for our hybrid remote work and will work in the Rockville, MD office four days per week.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an Operational Risk Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing our Operational Risk Management framework, empowering the Bank to effectively identify, monitor, measure, and control its operational risk profile. As part of the Enterprise Risk Management team, you will oversee the governance of the operational risk management program, delivering data-driven reporting, analytics, and insights to senior management. Your work will play a critical role in ensuring sustainable risk remediation and supporting strategic planning and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, capable of seeing the big picture while meticulously attending to the details. Initially, this role will function as an individual contributor, with the potential to expand into a leadership position as the operational risk function grows, including the opportunity to build and train a team of operational assessors. Join us in shaping the future of our operational risk management strategy!

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
• 5 years Experience in years of experience in operational risk, internal audit, or control testing within banking or financial services.
• In-depth understanding of the operational risk management principles, frameworks, and methodologies within the financial services industries, including the knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry, best practices
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and assess risks in operational processes and systems in partnership with the first line
• Strong, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and attain agreement across all three lines of defense
• Being meticulous and thorough in assessing risks, evaluating controls, and monitoring risk mitigation and performance measures in the second line capacity
• Advanced Excel, Access, or other data-mining tools experience
• Critical thinking skills
• Process-oriented

Preferences:

• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in a related field

Don't meet all the requirements? We encourage you to still apply if you think you are the right person to join our community. We are always interested connecting with people inspired by our mission and values. If you aren't hired for this position, your resume will remain available for the next year and might be considered for future openings. Note: You can update your resume as often as needed.