Business Operations Analyst
Business Operations Analyst
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Job Description
Company Description
Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive tailored wealth management experience.
Farthers founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management fintech and technology production backed by top-tier venture capital firms fintech investors and industry leaders.
Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If youre the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way we want to build the future of wealth management with you.
The Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Operations Analyst to play a critical role in enhancing our operational resilience and risk management capabilities within the financial industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and documenting key business processes and controls ensuring efficiency compliance and effective risk mitigation. This role requires a strong understanding of financial services operations a meticulous approach to process analysis and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions.
Your Impact
- Collaborate with business units risk management and compliance teams to analyze existing processes and identify control gaps and areas for improvement.
- Design and develop new effective control processes and procedures that align with industry best practices regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Facilitate the successful implementation of new or enhanced controls including supporting change management activities and user training.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for critical business processes including process flows narratives control matrices and procedural manuals.
- Develop and manage the centralized process catalog ensuring all processes are accurately documented classified and easily accessible for personnel and stakeholders.
- Regularly review and update existing process documentation to reflect changes in operations systems or regulatory landscapes.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments on key business processes to identify inherent and residual risks.
- Work with stakeholders to define and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies and control activities.
- Assist in the ongoing monitoring of process performance and control effectiveness identifying potential control breakdowns or emerging risks.
- Act as a liaison between business users PDE goal owners and compliance teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Facilitate workshops interviews and meetings to elicit information and validate requirements.
The Ideal Match
- Bachelors degree in Finance Business Administration Economics Information Systems or a related field.
- 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst Process Analyst or similar role within the financial services industry (e.g. banking investment management insurance).
- Proven experience in process mapping documentation and re-engineering.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles internal controls and operational risk frameworks (e.g. COSO).
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry (SEC FINRA etc.).
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g. Visio Lucidchart ARIS) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Bonus Points
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Lean Six Sigma or similar.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
Why Join Us
- Competitive comp package that rewards impact
- Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech
- Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup
- Chart your own growth path as we expand
- Full health benefits 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options
- Unlimited PTO
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
