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First National Bank GH · 15 hours ago

Sr. Associate, Individual Segment Risk

Omaha - FN Tower

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $132K/yr

3+ years exp

First National Bank GH is committed to the success of its employees and is seeking a Sr. Associate for Individual Segment Risk. This role is responsible for assisting business leaders with risk activities related to new business initiatives and enhancements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

BankingFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist business leaders, product owners and project managers with key risk activities throughout discovery, design and implementation for new business initiatives and enhancements

Work risk backlog based on leadership’s priorities and strategic roadmap and acts as primary quarterback to pull in SMEs as needed

Identify, analyze, and address regulatory and reputational risk as identified

Understand and maintain knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the business strategies, products, services, processes, and third parties

Execute and coordinate compliance related projects

Steps included in each project may include: reading and interpreting new regulatory requirements, developing and updating risk evaluation of project, process and control mapping, working with impacted business units and risk partners, updating management on project status, and producing summary project summary documentation

Assist business in enacting risk decisions, bring in SME’s as needed and have the ability to make 80% of the decisions related to first line business risk

Design, implement and execute controls (directive, preventative, detective) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to support change management, innovation and other process enhancements

Monitor control performance to ensure they are working as intended and actively identify and promptly correct control gaps or weaknesses

Notify management and Compliance of any significant compliance gaps for awareness and/or action

Develop and prioritize corrective action and risk mitigation activities, review with compliance as appropriate

Resolve compliance issues/events in a timely manner with documentation of remediation and correct action

Continually look for ways to improve the risk ecosystem

Exhibit professional behavior and promote positive working relationships

Qualification

Compliance knowledgeRisk managementAnalytical skillsBanking industry experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years' experience in compliance, risk, internal audit, or regulatory experience in the banking industry

Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with others at all levels across the organization

Knowledge and understanding of consumer compliance regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Ability to work independently and with senior level business unit managers

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Strong knowledge of general banking with an understanding of deposit, lending, and investment products

Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques

Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k, With Matching Contributions

Time Off Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

Employee Banking

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company

First National Bank GH

First National Bank Ghana received a universal banking license from the Bank of Ghana during the second half of 2015 with Richard Hudson as Chief Executive Officer.

Founded in 2017

Ridge, Volta, GHA

501-1000 employees