[Hiring] Corporate Banking Risk and Internal Controls Associate @Flagstar Bank

Role Description

The Commercial Banking & Lending Risk & Controls Associate will play an integral role in the design, buildout, transformation and implementation of a Commercial Banking risk management framework as well as advise and oversee business lines through ongoing identification, assessment, and measurement of material risks and key controls.

This position will collaborate with other members of First Line Risk & Control in the First Line of Defense, along with Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management in the Second Line of Defense, and with Internal Audit in the Third Line of Defense.

This position is critical to supporting the strategy of the Commercial & Private Bank by ensuring prudent risk and compliance management of Flagstar Bank, N.A.

Job Responsibilities

• Risk Advisory
  • Supports the Commercial Banking & Lending Business Risk & Controls Officer in the buildout, implementation, and consistent execution of a Risk Management framework within the 1st LOD.
  • Provides guidance in risk framework responsibilities with Business Process Owners (BPOs) in support of enterprise risk assessments, change management initiatives, customer complaint management, compliance testing, issue management, operational risk events, key risk indicators, control identification and design, process taxonomy documentation, and quality assurance programs.
  • Leads risk management assessment of new products and services, including enterprise change management programs.
  • Provides risk advisory and guidance to the BPOs including process and control design, early risk identification, control environment operating effectiveness, and policies and procedures.
  • Provides guidance on assurance activities to help ensure that risk management frameworks and controls are effective to manage risks associated with the strategic plan of Commercial & Private Bank.
  • Directly engages with BPOs on identified operations risk incidents and issues in root-cause analysis, action plans, supporting documentation and testing of implemented controls to effectively remediate findings or issues.
  • Provides BPOs with risk advisory and guidance on project initiatives, risk assessments, and risk remediation efforts impacting the Business Units.
• Governance
  • Supports activities to help ensure compliance with all enterprise compliance policies and standards, and management of compliance risks within the Bank’s risk appetite.
  • Supports the Commercial Banking & Lending Business Risk & Controls Officer in the implementation of risk management methodologies for Commercial & Private Bank Business Units.
  • Performs activities to help ensure that key risk and control data, inventory, metrics, and reporting are established and actively monitored.
  • Performs activities to help ensure that risk culture is embedded across the Commercial & Private Bank organizations with an appropriate training regimen.
• Bank Initiative Partner
  • Actively influences and engages in risk forums and socializes with Commercial & Private Bank colleagues.
  • Supports the Commercial Banking & Lending Business Risk & Controls Officer in interactions with cross-functional teams from all lines of defense, including Internal Audit, Operational Risk Management, Model Risk Management, Business Process Owners, and Shared Services organizations to ensure timely delivery and completeness of required documentation.
• Risk Advisory Guidance and Communication
  • Leads efforts to support the development and implementation of regular communication methods to keep employees informed of policy, procedural and regulatory updates.
  • Regularly evaluates assigned Business Unit processes and practices to ensure consistency with applicable regulatory requirements and expectations.
  • Stays abreast of compliance and regulatory changes at Flagstar and within the industry to continue to act as a risk advisor for supporting and monitoring processes across the Business Units.
• Procedure & Process Management
  • Provides direction and support on development of sufficient documentation including policies, procedures, processes, and user guides to increase efficiencies, reduce errors and mitigate risk.
  • Performs activities to help ensure that regulatory/compliance related requirements are embedded within Business Units procedures and user guides.
  • Ensures continuous support of business-level procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards and guidelines.
  • Understands the current systems and their respective capabilities.
  • Supports the Commercial Banking & Lending Business Risk & Controls Officer in the preparation of comprehensive written reports and summaries communicating results of findings and highlighting overall business risk, where necessary.
  • Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions.
  • Analyzes and resolves problems.
• ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Resourceful and self-starter with the ability of working independently or collaboratively with risk partners, BPOs and cross-functional teams.
  • Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.
  • Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business, Data & Analytics or similar.
• Minimum experience required: 6+ Years of risk and compliance experience.
• Experience in Commercial Banking, associated Lending and Deposit products, or Compliance programs.
• Experience in Treasury Management, Capital Markets, and Derivatives is a plus.
• Large Bank experience.
• Ability to execute in change management environments, and has experience building programs/frameworks from the ground up.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing operational requirements, preferably in a Commercial Banking capacity.
• Understanding of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Understanding of Non-Financial Risk management and audit industry best practices.
• Understanding of laws and regulations impacting financial institutions.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects within required timelines.
• Experience defining and documenting business processes and functions.

Job Competencies

• Ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization and develop positive working relationships.
• Ability to analyze and assess the adequacy of operational controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Ability to follow company policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality using tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated success communicating with various levels within an organization.
• Ability to think critically and logically.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems pertaining to risk governance, audit, compliance.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with various levels within an organization.
• Proactive self-starter with good people management skills and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross-functional insights.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.

Travel Requirements

• Travel may be required depending on location of hire. If required, travel is not expected to be frequent.

Physical Demands

• No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Pay Range

$82,264.50 - $140,617.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.