AVP, Risk Management

First American Equipment Finance•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The AVP, Risk Management will be a key member of the First American Finance team and play a critical role in strengthening and enhancing the organization's risk management framework. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate complex risk and control concepts in a clear and actionable manner. This individual will collaborate extensively with business partners, senior management, and City National Bank stakeholders to identify, monitor, and mitigate risk while supporting regulatory and governance expectations. This position will primarily serve as support for the administration and enhancement of vendor management processes including completing vendor risk assessments and contract reviews, act as the primary lead for First American’s internal issue management program and complaints reporting and assist with ongoing monitoring activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience in risk management, audit, finance, or accounting preferred
Experience with regulatory requirements of the financial industry (e.g., Heightened Standards), and with tools and applications such as Salesforce and Archer are a plus

Responsibilities

Support the execution of risk assessments across the organization.
Assist in the maturation and ongoing maintenance of the enterprise risk and control framework, including Risk and Control Registers.
Conduct policy reviews and compliance assessments.
Maintain and enhance centralized risk management documentation and governance materials.
Develop and deliver risk management training and awareness programs for colleagues across the organization.
Promote a strong culture of risk awareness, accountability, and effective internal controls.
Research emerging regulatory developments and evaluate potential impacts to the business.
Understand and communicate industry-specific regulations and requirements, including OCC Heightened Standards.
Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and other risk management activities as needed.