Specialist, Operational Risk
Job Description
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date:
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented professional to join us as a Specialist, Operational Risk. In this role, you will strengthen how operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed across global operations, supporting safe, sustainable, and efficient outcomes.
This role is ideal for a proactive and structured thinker who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working with data, risk frameworks, and cross-functional stakeholders. You are highly analytical, capable of translating complex risk information into practical insights, and confident influencing teams to improve performance. Experience in mining or industrial environments, combined with strong communication and problem-solving skills, will enable you to succeed and create meaningful impact.
Through your work, you will enable better risk-informed decision-making, support safe and sustainable outcomes, and help build capability across sites and functions.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
• Support operational risk frameworks across sites and functions
• Facilitate risk assessments including bowtie and root cause analysis
• Maintain and improve operational risk registers
• Support control performance and assurance activities
• Analyse risk data and identify trends
• Engage stakeholders to identify and manage emerging risks
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Knowledge of risk management principles, frameworks, and assurance approaches specifically in the operational mining context
- Operational experience supporting risk assessments, risk analysis, and control evaluation activities
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful trends
- Ability to work within structured systems and processes while applying sound judgement
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and operational teams
- Degree in safety, sustainability, engineering, business, geoscience, finance, or a related field (preferred)
- Exposure to operational environments (e.g. mining, industrial, or similar) and an understanding of associated risks (preferred)
- Familiarity with risk systems, data management, or assurance tools (desirable).
Your Work Environment
You will work within Newmont’s global HSSE function, collaborating with enterprise, business unit, and site-level teams, as well as external consultants. This role involves both independent work and cross-functional engagement to ensure governance and risk processes are consistently applied.
Why Join Newmont
At Newmont, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and safety of our people and communities.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.