Operational Risk Specialists review business processes to identify breakdowns, inefficiencies, and control gaps that could expose organisations to operational failures. They conduct risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, analyse incident reports, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend remediation plans. They work closely with compliance, internal audit, IT risk, and operations teams. Their role demands deep process understanding, investigative mindset, and strong knowledge of risk frameworks. As businesses digitise operations and regulatory expectations intensify, demand for operational risk professionals has grown worldwide.