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10 results for Operational Risk Analyst in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Risk and Compliance Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 66.5 - 77 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Specialist to join a contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone with experience in IT audit, risk, and compliance who can help strengthen control environments and support audit readiness across technology and security functions. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in recognized control frameworks, communicates effectively with both technical and business stakeholders, and can turn regulatory expectations into practical, scalable processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with security, technology, and product teams to evaluate risks, improve control design, and support a consistent compliance posture across the organization.<br>• Perform assessments of IT general controls, including user access, change governance, segregation of duties, operational procedures, asset oversight, encryption practices, and secure development controls.<br>• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, organizing evidence, and helping address findings through clear remediation plans.<br>• Apply recognized frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, NIST 800-53, and SOC-related standards to review controls and identify gaps or improvement opportunities.<br>• Translate audit and regulatory requirements into repeatable processes that reduce manual effort while improving the quality and defensibility of compliance activities.<br>• Create process maps, control narratives, and other supporting materials that clearly document workflows, risks, and control ownership.<br>• Contribute to security risk assessments and control testing efforts to validate that policies and procedures are operating effectively.<br>• Assist with the development or enhancement of automated evidence gathering and reporting methods, including integration with audit, ticketing, or asset management platforms where applicable.
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Data Security Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Data Security Analyst to support and strengthen email and messaging security operations for a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on protecting the organization from phishing, malware, impersonation, and other email-borne threats while improving the reliability and security of mail delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Proofpoint, hybrid messaging environments, and user-focused security practices, along with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns.<br>• Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats.<br>• Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment.<br>• Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes.<br>• Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities.<br>• Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools.<br>• Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs.<br>• Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Loan Operations Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don&#39;t have to be a &#39;people person&#39; to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>• Maintain the Reconciliation and Control functions within the Operations group</p><p>• Work with offshore reconciliations team and internal/external stakeholders on a daily basis to clear breaks and ensure all cash, position and trading accounts are reconciled</p><p>• Responsible for processing certain trade-related activity (fees, transfers, assignments, etc.) and fund financing (leverage facilities, subscription lines, etc.) entries in Advent Geneva general ledger</p><p>• Enter trades into Wall Street Office (“WSO”) and trade capture systems</p><p>• Set up Agency deals in WSO Agent and assist with other loan operation interfaces with IHS Market services</p><p>• Update and maintain reference data within the security master application for all securities/contracts applicable to the middle market direct lending strategy − Review transaction documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy within the loan systems.</p><p>• Ensure all loans are rolled and correct rates are set for the next accrual period</p><p>• Serve as bridge between Loan Operations (upstream) and Finance/Accounting (downstream) teams</p><p>• Coordinate and work with outside service providers (servicers, agents, auditors, custodians, third party administrators, etc.) as needed</p><p>• Work with IT and other internal teams to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy across middle and back office systems</p><p>• Identify automation opportunities and process improvement/control initiatives, including ad hoc project support and data mapping documentation</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an opportunity for an Analyst based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves the preparation and review of master lease and loan agreements, facilitating communications between various parties, and resolving documentation issues promptly. This position requires strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with associates and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review and prepare loan and lease documents, ensuring their accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact between Documentation Manager, Regional Sales Manager/Sales Associate, Customers, Internal Groups, and Vendors for transaction status updates and problem resolution.</p><p>• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Sales Associates and Customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with suppliers regarding invoice-funding status, purchase order and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Manage pending files meticulously, including documentation, UCC’s, insurance and follow-ups for UCC, titles, and other documents.</p><p>• Validate the economics of transactions, tailored to the specifications and requirements of each transaction.</p><p>• Handle the processing and booking of lease and loan transactions on the lease &amp; loan servicing system for funding.</p><p>• Assemble loan and lease packages, verifying calculations, rates, signatures, and dates on each document, preparing document checklists, obtaining subordination agreements, and filing UCC financing statements.</p><p>• Confirm that all documents are complete and ready prior to funding.</p><p>• Undertake additional projects as assigned by the Manager.</p>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Financial planning and analysis position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ROLE OVERVIEW</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in building a best-in-class FP&amp;A and Reporting process by developing, standardizing, maintaining and driving continuous improvement of all financial tools and planning processes</li><li>Develop deep understanding of the underlying operations and drivers for the budgets. Assist in the annual budgeting process including guidelines, systems and tools, change tracking and review and approval</li><li>Collaborate with the team regarding system enhancements, and maintenance of Adaptive Insights/Workday, the company&#39;s budgeting &amp; forecasting tool</li><li>Maintain executive leadership reporting</li><li>Support Management Accounting team for reporting needs</li><li>Track financial results that will deliver insight and recommendations to our executive leadership for strategic and operational planning decisions</li><li>Contribute to the consolidation and analysis of management reporting results, monthly forecasts, and quarterly updates for senior leadership</li><li>Collaborate internally with other departments to strategize, troubleshoot issues, and support any needs they may have.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z
Business Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will act as a key partner to Finance, Accounting, and IT teams, leveraging your expertise to manage and enhance financial systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA. You will play a central role in improving processes, resolving system issues, and translating business needs into effective technology solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail oriented, thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>We are looking for someone with a strong business acumen and not a technical consulting or project manager profile. Rather than focusing heavily on technical delivery methodologies or project execution frameworks, we need someone who is able to operate as a business driver with perspective of cross-functional partnership and ability to think beyond the process-oriented delivery. Transactional understanding within systems must have for this role.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>Summary of Qualifications:</p><p>✅ Strong S/4HANA Finance (not technical)</p><p> ✅ Deep accounting knowledge (GL, inventory, AP, assets)</p><p> ✅ Distribution / product-based business experience</p><p> ✅ Experience supporting live environments (not just implementations)</p><p> ✅ Has made business recommendations (not just executed)</p><p> ✅ Integration exposure</p><p> ✅ Comfortable commuting / aligned on work model</p><p> ✅ Executive-level communication skills</p>
  • 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z
Business Analyst
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 43.62 - 58.16 USD / Hourly
  • Skillset/Qualifications:<br>3+ years of Business Analyst experience<br>Experience with requirements gathering and backlog management<br>Familiarity with Jira or similar tools<br>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills<br>Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments<br><br>Preferred:<br><br>Background in financial services<br>Experience with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) or financial crime initiatives<br>Exposure to transaction monitoring systems<br>Experience with financial crime or compliance-related platforms (nice to have)
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Reporting Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Portfolio Data &amp; Analytics team is responsible for ongoing portfolio company performance monitoring and analysis, FP&amp;A and complex financial modeling, valuing the investment positions in each of the firm’s portfolio companies, and content creation and analysis supporting investor relations. The Reporting Assurance Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all external investor communications, including LP emails, press releases, and quarterly investor presentations. This process entails building out supporting documentation that is easily traceable and orderly. While the primary focus will be on compliance and documentation for investor communications, the role will also support the broader functions of the Portfolio Data &amp; Analytics team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>•      Help prepare various presentations and supporting analyses for the firm’s most critical investor meetings, including the annual meeting, semi-annual advisory board meetings and investor conference calls</p><p>•      Ensure all external communications are accurate and compliant with regulatory standards</p><p>•      Develop and maintain detailed supporting documentation and tie-out work for investor communications</p><p>•      Collaborate with investment teams and senior leadership to verify data and content accuracy</p><p>•      Assist the Investor Relations team with fundraising and diligence requests from LPs and prospective LPs</p><p>•      Support the broader Portfolio Data &amp; Analytics team ensure accuracy on various quarterly and ad hoc outputs</p><p><em>Other responsibilities and opportunities: </em></p><p>•      Continually evaluate possible new technology solutions and propose process revisions to assist in data aggregation as the firm continues to expand portfolio investments in both number and complexity</p>
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The Regional Finance Analyst role is meant to oversee the Financial operations of the Central Region and partner with the local offices within the region to promote consistency and smooth workflow and expedited AR, AP and reporting functions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><p>•              Partner with our centralized accounting team to book and reconcile journal entries</p><p>•              Month-end &amp; Quarterly Close: prepare, format, and provide variance analysis on financial reports, maintain broker balances and other tasks as needed</p><p>•              Assist in budgeting and forecasting process</p><p>•              Prepare commission calculations each pay period to be submitted to the Regional Finance Manager</p><p>•              Submit tickets to the centralized accounting team to create invoices</p><p>•              Salesforce maintenance: track the deals and pipeline for forecasting; ensure all calculations and data entries are correct; Organize necessary documents, contracts, and agreements to support commission invoicing</p><p>•              Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency; provide broker support as needed</p><p>•              Assist the Finance and Operations Director with special projects as needed</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Operations Associate
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>On behalf of our client we are looking for an Operations Associate to support the day to day performance of a growing team in Chicago, Illinois. This position plays an important role in keeping business activities organized, efficient, and compliant while helping leadership maintain smooth internal coordination. The ideal candidate brings a practical approach to operations, strong administrative judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a small company environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000</p><p>Monday-Friday </p><p>8:30am-5:30pm</p><p>Remote primarily will need to go into office when owner is in town, or a client needs something</p><p>Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, holiday, owner invests money into an account after 1 year</p><p><br></p><p><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster</em></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily operational activities to help ensure workflows remain efficient, organized, and aligned with business needs.</p><p>• Coordinate administrative processes, documentation, and internal follow-up so key tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Support account-related activities by maintaining records, assisting with client coordination, and helping resolve operational issues promptly.</p><p>• Monitor compliance-related requirements and help maintain proper procedures, files, and reporting standards across the business.</p><p>• Assist with basic bookkeeping duties organizing invoices.</p><p>• Work closely with leadership to identify process gaps, recommend practical improvements, and strengthen overall operational consistency.</p><p>• Maintain clear communication across the team to help prioritize work, manage deadlines, and keep essential activities moving forward.</p>
  • 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z