Overview

This Second Line of Defense role is responsible for assessment and oversight of risks taken by the Bank at an advanced level of ability. Oversees First Line of Defense activities through objective risk assessment, effective challenge, monitoring, and reporting of the Bank's Risk Profile, including top and emerging risks. Provides leadership, consultation, and support for risk management techniques, practices, and procedures that protect the Bank from loss or exposure. Facilitates the development of analyses and reports to support the appropriate identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of new or existing risks. Assists in the review and enhancement of internal controls. Maintains a strong knowledge of new or emerging risk management techniques and trends through professional networking and industry involvement. Develops collaborative partnerships with internal departments, external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to support the company's Risk Management Framework. May provide guidance to less experienced associates in the department.

• Risk Oversight & Monitoring - Provides objective oversight of risks through effective challenge using defined methodologies and subject matter expertise. Provides leadership, consultation, and support for risk management. Fosters business unit relationships and implements training to promote engagement in risk management programs, including compliance with all risk policies and standards. May assist with presentations, workshops, and other materials as necessary to communicate risk management tactics. May provide guidance to less experienced associates in the department.
• Risk Management Proficiency - Maintains a strong knowledge of risk management developments or changes within the organization, industry, and market. Develops active relationships within professional networks to stay current on emerging issues and regulatory requirements. Communicates risk vision and regulatory requirements to applicable stakeholders, including less experienced associates in the work group.
• Business Support - Provides support for business programs, initiatives, and leaders. Serves as a consultant on risk best practices, processes, and regulatory requirements. Facilitates reporting and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Exam Support - Assists with internal audits and regulatory exams. Ensures that all auditing or exam preparatory needs are met.
• Management Governance Group Oversight - Provides ongoing oversight and monitoring of Management Level Governance Groups to ensure consistency and alignment to published standards and best practices. Facilitates training for new Chairs and Secretaries and serves as a subject matter expert for matters relating to Management Governance Groups.
• Charter Management - Maintains inventory of published Management Governance Group charters. Partners with stakeholders to facilitate annual and ad hoc charter updates and to establish new Management Governance Groups. Reviews proposed updates for consistency with templates and best practices, ensures charters are ready for Management Governance Group review and approval, publishes charters post approval, and maintains accurate and updated membership listings for each group.

• 3+ years of banking industry experience
• 2+ years project management experience
• Highly proficient in time management, planning and prioritization; ability to manage changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention for detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, including those related to Governance
• Intermediate to Advance Microsoft applications (Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel) experience