Senior Operational Risk Manager

Mercury is revolutionizing finance for startups by building a complete, user-friendly banking* stack. We prioritize creating a secure and seamless experience for entrepreneurs while upholding the highest standards of compliance and safety.

In this role, you will own the day-to-day operation of Mercury's Operational Risk program. You will report to the Head of Operational Risk, within the Risk organization under the Chief Risk Officer, and partner closely with first-line risk teams, Compliance, Third-Party Risk, Information Security, and Internal Audit.

You will run the centralized issues and events program, coordinate risk and control assessments with first line teams, and drive reporting that give leadership and the Board a clear view of operational risk. This is a builder role. Much of the program is being stood up now, and you will have the autonomy to shape how it operates as Mercury prepares to operate as a bank.

*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

As part of the journey, we would expect you to:

• Set the risk and control assessment standard. Review and challenge first-line RCMs; independently test design and operating effectiveness on critical processes and issue findings.
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