Operational Risk Advisor

The Cigna Group

Operational Risk Advisor assessing organizational, process, and system changes impacting risk controls. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeChattanooga • Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,400 - $160,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, control assessments, and compliance with SOC 1 and SOX standards. Proficient in documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk governance and audit readiness.

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Operational Risk ManagementSOC 1 Control EnvironmentSOX ComplianceRisk Assessment DocumentationChange Impact Assessment

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Hard Skills

Operational RiskControl AssessmentAudit ComplianceRisk & Control MatricesChange Risk StandardsControl DesignControl EffectivenessDocumentation SkillsChange ManagementRisk Governance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaborationPartnership with StakeholdersProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACPACISACRISC

Industry Keywords

Risk ManagementComplianceAudit ReadinessControl NarrativesChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess organizational, process, system, vendor, and initiative‑related changes for impacts to SOC 1 and SOX control design and operating effectiveness
Serve as a second‑line operational risk advisor to business, IT, and project teams, providing guidance on control implications of proposed and approved changes
Lead formal change risk and control impact assessments; document required control updates, new controls, mitigating actions, or compensating controls
Coordinate updates to control narratives, Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), ownership assignments, and evidence expectations resulting from approved changes
Partner with control owners to ensure control updates are practical, sustainable, and aligned with risk severity and audit expectations
Ensure change‑related risks, decisions, and approvals are captured, tracked, and reported through established risk and governance forums
Identify and escalate potential control degradation, design gaps, or operating effectiveness concerns arising from changes
Support audit readiness by maintaining clear documentation, traceability, and rationale for control decisions associated with change activity
Collaborate with Technology, Controls, and Audit partners to ensure consistent application of change risk standards and methodologies
Contribute to reporting and dashboards related to change volume, control impact themes, and residual risk trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
Certifications preferred (not required): CIA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, or similar risk credentials
4+ years of experience in operational risk, controls, audit, compliance, or governance roles
Hands‑on experience supporting SOC 1 and/or SOX control environments
Demonstrated experience assessing change impacts to controls, processes, or systems
Strong documentation skills, including RACMs, control narratives, and risk assessments
Ability to partner effectively with project teams, business leaders, and technology stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays
leaves of absence