Business Controls Advisor

Pathward

. Assist with risk and control consultation on new, existing, and changed processes .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and compliance frameworks, with a strong ability to identify, monitor, and mitigate operational and strategic risks. Proficient in translating control deficiencies into actionable plans and supporting internal and external audits.

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Risk ManagementCompliance FrameworksKey Risk IndicatorsInternal Audit SupportControl Implementation

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationControl ProceduresTesting and ReviewsGovernance PracticesRegulatory Policy Knowledge

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Operational RisksStrategic RisksAudit SupportAction PlansProgram Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with risk and control consultation on new, existing, and changed processes
Facilitate alignment among policies, program standards, work procedures, and external guidelines
Identify gaps and help drive corrective action
Identify and monitor operational and strategic risks and associated Key Risk Indicators
Identify and implement controls and procedures to mitigate risks
Serve as liaison for internal and external audit support requests
Translate control deficiencies into action plans
Contribute to governance practices aligned with risk and compliance frameworks
Perform testing and/or reviews over the 1LOD testing program
Monitor and escalate open issues and findings to appropriate stakeholders, including senior management
Remain current on regulatory policy, program standards, and work procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience
Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent
Knowledge of policies, program standards, work procedures, external guidelines, regulatory policy, and risk and compliance frameworks
Ability to identify and monitor operational and strategic risks and associated Key Risk Indicators
Ability to identify and implement controls and procedures to mitigate risks
Ability to support internal and external audits
Ability to translate control deficiencies into action plans
Ability to perform testing and/or reviews over the 1LOD testing program
Ability to monitor and escalate open issues and findings to appropriate stakeholders, including senior management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
Health insurance
401(k) retirement benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws