Truist · 1 day ago
Business Unit Risk Advisor I
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTruist Bank is a financial institution seeking a Business Unit Risk Advisor I to provide risk advice and support to various corporate functions. The role involves advising on risk management, assisting in the execution of risk program requirements, and reporting on risk results to ensure compliance with enterprise risk management policies.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide risk advice and serve as risk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assigned Business Unit across all risk types to promote and strengthen compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and risk program requirements
Partner with first and second line defense teammates across assigned business areas in identifying, escalating and in remediating risk control gaps to ensure compliance with Enterprise Risk Management programs and policy
Assess, test and effectively challenge the assigned Business Unit to aide in the evaluations and self-identification of risk control weaknesses. Assist with evaluation and assessment of the remediation efforts to confirm adequate resolution
Aggregate, report and communicate risk results to inform teammate stakeholders of the existing risk environment and escalate material concerns to Business Unit leaders and committees
Monitor & report on emerging risks potentially impactful to Business Unit partners and Truist. Implement processes and record retention routines necessary to ensure Business Unit compliance with enterprise risk monitoring requirements
Oversee risk appetite and business risk strategy ensuring adherence to defined limits. Effort includes risk identification, risk acceptance and risk prioritization of current and emerging risks
Understand Business Unit goals, provide risk management expertise in strategic projects and seek engagement from appropriate peers for guidance and input
Other activities and special projects, as deemed required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field, or equivalent education and related training
6+ years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management or equivalent work experience and training, and/or equivalent education, training and experience
Experience in compliance and operational risk mitigation and remediation
Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
Proven leadership and management skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills in complex environments and with senior leadership
Strong time management and organizational skills adaptable to a dynamic and complex work environment; Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Ability to travel, occasionally overnight
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
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