First Citizens Bank · 1 day ago
Senior Business Risk & Controls Advisor-Tech/Cyber
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is responsible for advising the Enterprise Data & Analytics Business Unit on risk activities. The role focuses on managing business risks and controls, executing risk policies, and providing advisory services to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Business Risk & Controls Knowledge and Expertise - Develops and maintains a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in the organization's business environment, including industry markets, products, services, client-base and competitive landscape. Ability to analyze and interpret business trends and drivers to identify underlying patterns, interdependencies and emerging opportunities and risks and operationalize 2nd line requirements for business area. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of external factors including regulatory changes, market disruptions or business operations and strategy
Business Risk Management Support - Supports the execution and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures with BU associates in alignment with the Company's risk management framework. Aids the business in identifying risks & control gaps. Leads the tracking and resolution of issues across the organization, ensuring timely escalation and remediation. Collaborates with BU and stakeholders to develop and execute action plans and mitigation strategies to address root causes & prevent recurrence. Monitors the status and effectiveness of issue remediation efforts, providing regular updates and reports to senior management. Coordinates with other functions (i.e. Compliance, 2LOD) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives. Supports prioritization and capacity assessment, ensuring resource alignment with strategic objectives and risk management initiatives
Regulatory and Internal Audit Engagement - Supports regulatory and Internal Audit inquiries, examinations, and audits in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Assists in the business development of regulatory submissions, response and reporting requirements, driving accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
Risk Governance & Reporting - Defines BU risk reports that provide a comprehensive view of risks impacting the BU and/or extrapolates information from existing data and dashboards. Monitors BU risk and control performance. Effectively manages and summarizes top and emerging risks and actions to address impacts. Partners with Reporting program to ensure timely escalation of key indicator limits and breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF). Advises BRC and/or BU senior leadership and their direct reports in relevant risk governance meetings utilizing understanding of the BU operations, risks, controls and related laws and regulatory guidance. Provides feedback and collaborates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk. Drives the implementation of program policies, standards, and procedures. Ensures timely communication around current and emerging issues and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk
OR
High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk
Preferred
Preferred Area of Study: Finance, Risk Management, Analytics, Data
Preferred Area of Experience: Project Management, Internal or External Consulting. Prior experience in a Enterprise Data & Analytics
License or Certification Type: CRCM, PMP, CERP, CAMS; ISACA CISA, ISACA CRISC - preferred
Experience working within data and analytics
Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control frameworks
Knowledge of various banking and government regulatory requirements and processes
Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk
Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management and various committees
Large Financial Institution experience
Benefits
Variable incentives
Bonuses
Benefits
Other awards
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
C
Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
Recent News
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