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Director First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Digital

AT First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank

Director First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Digital

Chapel Hill, NC

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

As Director First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Digital, you will be a member of the banks Enterprise Technology & Operations (ET&O), Business Risk and Controls (BRC) organization. This position is responsible and accountable for oversight and management of the Enterprise Digital business unit risk activities, in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. Additionally, the director ensures the team serves as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management Department and FCB business units. This position participates in strategy discussions and provides input to promote an environment of risk awareness and risk ownership across the organization. builds and develops collaborative partnerships with senior management across lines of business, internal departments, Risk Management program leaders, peer First Line Risk Managers, and other stakeholders to enhance BU risk management capabilities. Lastly, the director, manages the recruitment, training, and development process for staff.

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Responsibilities

  • Risk Strategic Activities - Works with senior management to create risk management strategies ensuring key risks are appropriately managed and are aligned. Provides BU risk considerations for business/strategic plans. Effectively challenges risk programs outputs, ensuring bank and regulatory alignment. Manages and recommends enhancements to internal controls, ensuring control testing is in place and results are in line with the Control Standards.
  • Risk Oversight - Develops BU Risk Reports that provide comprehensive view of risks that impact the BU and reviews risk and control performance to ensure clarity. Identifies and summarizes Top and Emerging trends in BU Risk Management, making recommendations to address impact. Manages the tracking and reporting of key indicators and limits to ensure timely escalation of breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF). Oversees and ensures that established BU Risk Limits are appropriately incorporated into core processes and are aligned with the Bank's risk appetite.
  • Risk Governance - Supports BU participation in relevant risk governance group meetings utilizing advanced 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.
  • Managerial Functions - Establishes and monitors expectations to achieve company and department goals. Makes appropriate changes to team policies, procedures, and efficiencies to meet objectives. Manages the performance, training, and evaluation of assigned staff. Maximizes department achievements by providing professional development. Participates in mandatory risk training and educates BU personnel on key risk programs and topics. Develops and manages short- and long- term staffing needs.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk, Audit, or Compliance.

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk, Audit, or Compliance.

Additional Requirements:
  • Digital and/or Technology domain risk experience.
  • Knowledge of operational and enterprise risk management including identification, assessment, and escalation of risk issues.
  • Ability to track and coordinate large, complex processes.
  • Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise and operational risk as well as risk control frameworks.
  • PC Skills including Microsoft Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint experience.
  • Management skills.
  • Communication skills - interpersonal.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Problem solving.
  • Ability to Influence.
  • Analytical skills - business.
  • Partnerships and collaboration.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Financial Services experience.
  • Large Financial Institution experience.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Consulting (Internal or External) experience.
  • Advanced degree.


This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $145,000 and $222,333. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): North Carolina, USA
Job ID: FCB-26083-en-us-1
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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