(USA) Senior Risk Expert at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field, and 3 years’ experience in technology governance or a related area within a technology or data-driven company (Option 1)
  • 6 years’ experience in technology risk, controls, or governance at a large-scale enterprise organization (Option 2)
  • Strong systems mindset with expertise in technology, infrastructure, data flows, and digital systems, paired with curiosity about how things work beneath the surface and how to leverage AI to improve them
  • Experience in technology risk management, controls testing, or governance in complex, data-driven, or regulated environments
  • Hands-on technical skills in scripting, troubleshooting, log analysis, or system integration, with the ability to create dashboards and automated, repeatable workflows
  • Proficiency with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or GRC platforms, and creativity to extend them through automation or AI
  • Exceptional communication and influence skills—able to translate technical findings into business impact and align business requirements with actionable technical guidance
  • Mindset for continuous improvement and risk optimization—turning gaps into resilient, efficient processes, simplifying complexity, and translating innovative ideas into practical operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and operational risks across Walmart’s digital infrastructure, e.g., websites and mobile applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align practices with business strategy, compliance needs, and work with technologists to remediate issue findings
  • Develop and implement automated processes, reporting tools, and system connections (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) to improve visibility, efficiency, and scalability in risk activities, leveraging AI to enhance regulatory risk identification, analysis, and reporting across global systems
  • Convert complex technical issues into practical solutions
  • Evaluate privacy controls’ design and effectiveness in support of compliance with privacy regulation
  • Enable continuous improvement in risk detection, monitoring, and reporting, exploring emerging tools and methods to make risk management more intelligent, automated, and adaptive

Skills

Risk Management
Technology Risk
Information Risk
ServiceNow
Jira
AI
Automation
Data Intelligence
Compliance
Governance
Systems Thinking

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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