Senior Risk & Controls Analyst

📍 Tampa, FL — Fully Onsite (5 Days per Week Required) 💼 Contract-to-Hire Opportunity We are hiring a Senior Risk & Controls Analyst to support a growing Capital Markets / CIB operations environment. This role focuses on SOX and operational control testing, partnering closely with front, middle, and back office stakeholders to evaluate control effectiveness, identify risk exposure, and support scalable governance frameworks. This is a contract-to-hire position designed for professionals who want immediate impact with long-term growth potential. 👉 Please note: This position is fully onsite in Tampa, FL, five days per week. Candidates seeking remote or hybrid arrangements will not be considered. Why This Role • High-visibility controls role within market operations • Growth-driven hiring due to expanding responsibilities and functions • Opportunity to work directly with operations leadership and senior stakeholders • Ideal for Big 4 Risk Advisory professionals or banking controls/audit specialists looking to deepen markets exposure What You’ll Do • Perform SOX and internal control testing across market operations processes • Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across multiple lines of business • Develop and document testing scripts and procedures • Assess operational risks related to reconciliations, payments, fund transfers, monitoring controls, and workflow management • Translate stakeholder discussions into clear documentation and actionable control improvements • Analyze large data sets using Excel (Alteryx experience highly valued) • Lead calls and coordinate with busy operational stakeholders to drive completion of testing cycles • Manage multiple concurrent deliverables aligned to reporting deadlines What We’re Looking For • Experience with SOX testing, internal controls, or operational risk within financial services • Background in internal audit, risk advisory (isk Assurance, or controls testing (Big 4 or consulting experience highly relevant) • Understanding of banking operations including front office, middle office, and back office processes • Knowledge of trade lifecycle concepts (booking, confirmation, settlement) • Strong written and verbal communication skills — ability to translate discussions into structured outputs • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-accountability environments Preferred Experience • Capital markets, investment banking, or securities operations exposure • Sales & trading or markets business familiarity • FINRA Series 7 or understanding of securities licensing • Experience with Alteryx or large-scale data analysis Work Environment • Fully onsite role located in Tampa, FL (5 days/week onsite required) • Typical schedule between 8am–6pm depending on deadlines and project cycles • Collaborative, high-performance environment requiring strong ownership and follow-through Apply If you have a background in risk advisory, SOX testing, internal audit, or banking controls and are interested in joining a growing market operations team, we encourage you to apply.