BankUnited ยท 1 day ago
Operational Risk Manager (Hybrid-Miami Lakes)
Hialeah, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expBankUnited is a financial institution seeking an Operational Risk Manager to oversee the management of operational risks across the Bank. The role involves collaborating with various business units to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Identification and Mitigation of Operational Risks: Partners with business lines and support functions to identify risks, risk mitigation initiatives, and oversees progress through implementation
Performs research, provides recommendations, and implements systems/tools designed to mitigate risk and improve processes for assigned division(s) and/or the Bank
Establishes, implements, and maintains the framework for managing operational risk within the Bank
Plans, executes, and directs projects that align with the Bank's operational risk framework
Leads the processes to identify, measure, evaluate, and monitor operational risks via Risk and Control Self-Assessment program and Control Self-Testing program across the organization and propose strategies to mitigate the risks
Ensures enterprise compliance with Change Management framework
Assists with the quarterly execution of the Operational Risk Assessment, including the aggregation and reporting of Operational Risk exposure across the enterprise
Monitors historical loss data, as well as losses incurred within the industry, to identify operational risk trends and mitigation plans
Monitors internal/external audit issues to ensure timely remediation
Training and Awareness: Stays abreast of operational risk management industry trends by leading and/or attending seminars, training sessions, and workshops, as necessary to develop and ensure success of the Bank's operational risk program
Serves in a consultative capacity (subject matter expert) to divisions/business units on operational risk matters
Creates and/or conducts training to raise awareness of operational risk management and best practices within the bank
Risk Reporting and Monitoring: Prepares routine operational risk reports for senior management, key stakeholders, and department, highlighting operational risk exposure, emerging risks, and overall risk profile
Recommends revisions to guidelines, standards, policies and procedures
Collaborative Efforts: Stakeholder representing ORM in key meetings, working groups, and risk committees
Drives the resolution of cross-functional issues
Facilitates the Risks and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) program across the organization
Participates in enterprise initiatives, interacts with support areas and assists in creating operational risk tools and methods
Confers and cooperates with appropriate personnel to ensure coordination of activities meet the operational risk objectives for the Bank
Establishes and maintains relationships within a division(s) and throughout the enterprise
Works with Division Managers to make recommendations and revisions to non-credit administrative authorities for assigned division(s)
Support the enhancement of the bank's enterprise wide GRC tool
Support Enterprise Risk Management initiatives and programs as needed
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.)
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training
Identifies and reports suspicious activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
4-6 Years related experience in banking and operational risk in a large financial institution and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven problem-solving ability
Team-building and effective communications skills are critical requirements, as is the ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment
Well-developed and demonstrated facilitation, persuasion, presentation, and project management skills
Knowledge of interrelationships amongst Bank functions
Demonstrated ability to champion and support operational risk efforts
Ability to effectively collaborate with others and accept challenging assignments
Ability to work autonomously and simultaneously manage multiple operational risk projects and initiatives
Preferred
Strong understanding of operational risk management frameworks and methodologies (ie RCSA, Change Management, Control Testing) preferred
Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference
Company
BankUnited
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a bank holding company with three wholly owned subsidiaries:
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-02IPO
Leadership Team
Rajinder Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Mario Facella
Senior Vice President
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