Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): North Carolina and Texas.

This role will work as part of a team of First Line Risk Management associates responsible for supporting the Technology organization to develop and implement cutting edge risk solutions to ensure the Bank's continued stability and success.

The Senior Risk Analyst will partner with IT Senior Leadership and their teams to identify risks in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded. Responsible for providing proactive guidance on potential issues or risks related to their risk management, governance and oversight processes and sharing technology industry risk best practices with an IT Business Unit. Consult on the design and implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate risks to an acceptable level. In addition, will manage key risk activities and work with stakeholders on new and changing risk programs.

• Identifying Risk: Leads the design and implementation of process evaluation methods, and the development of expert solutions to address identified risks. Works closely with management to ensure risk strategies are effective and compliant. May involve creation, evaluation, and execution of models or simulation scenarios to test risk conditions.
• Provides advisory services, preparation, and on-time deliverables during internal or regulatory audits and remediation efforts. Facilitates reporting and interdepartmental collaboration. Raise attention to Leadership concerning risk areas with potential adverse perceptions of the BU.
• Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA): Coordinate with Technology SME's, risk program functions, and Second Line of Defense (LOD) Risk Management Teams, to engage and support the completion of RCSA(s). Leverage applicable risk assessments and remediation work to assess new controls or suggest modifications to existing controls. Partner with Control Testing teams to ensure RCSAs are tested within the appropriate timeframe. Building strong partnerships across LOD's and Information Security risk peers.
• Business Continuity Planning/Business Impact Analysis: In partnership with Technology stakeholders and Business Continuity professionals, provide consultation during the completion of the business continuity plans (BCP) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
• 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. Maintain knowledge of IT industry frameworks (e.g., COBIT) and regulatory handbooks (e.g., FFIEC IT Handbooks).
• Reporting: Produces reports based on data analysis, company trends, and risk factors. Conveys patterns, problems, and areas of improvement. Enables insight into potential losses and mitigation of identified risks through reporting activities.

• Knowledge of risk techniques and practices,
• Ability to work effectively with associates, managers, senior executives, and committees,
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk
• Experience working in IT Business Unit functions
• Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
• Business Continuity Planning/Business Impact Analysis
• Risk Management Proficiency
• Current contractor/contingent worker for First Citizens Bank
• Risk Oversight & Monitoring
• Prior Large Financial Institution experience