[Hiring] Senior Risk Officer @First Citizens Bank

Role Description

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, WV, WI. The preferred location is Raleigh, North Carolina, but candidates in other locations within the Eastern and Central time zones will also be considered.

The Senior Risk Officer will play a critical role in advancing and strengthening the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program and Framework. This position is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that enhance:

• Effectiveness
• Efficiency
• Regulatory alignment of the organization's third-party risk management capabilities

This role will serve as a key contributor to the implementation of TPRM artificial intelligence and automation initiatives designed to:

• Significantly improve operational efficiency
• Reduce the cost of performing third-party due diligence activities
• Shorten due diligence cycle times

The position will partner across Risk, Technology, and Business Lines to identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies that improve:

• Risk assessment quality
• Consistency
• Scalability

Additionally, the Senior Risk Officer will lead efforts to align methodologies and lifecycle processes with:

• Evolving regulatory expectations
• Industry best practices

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and enhancing key processes
• Supporting framework development
• Defining business requirements for the TPRM system of record to streamline workflows, improve execution capabilities, enhance data quality, and strengthen reporting and management information

The Senior Risk Officer will serve as a key resource during internal and external examinations, including:

• Responses to Audit
• Second Line Quality Control reviews
• Regulatory inquiries

The individual will be expected to provide subject matter expertise and support evidence requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' experience in Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk, and Project Management or Internal/External Consulting
• OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 10 years' experience in Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk, and Project Management or Internal/External Consulting

Requirements

• 7 years of progressive third-party risk management program, governance and/or reporting experience
• Experience leading change management initiatives
• Large Financial Institution experience
• Experience in information technology/cyber security
• Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control framework
• Knowledge of various banking and government regulatory requirements and processes
• Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management, and various committees
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk

Benefits

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at First Citizens Bank Benefits .