Business Risk & Controls Advisor-Tech/Cyber (Remote)

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States. This position is responsible for advising the Technology or Cyber Business Unit (BU) risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. Supports the management of Technology or Cyber business risks and controls across all risk types along with the execution of risk policies, standards, procedures, and/or program requirements. Provides advisory services to manage risks. Assists communication between Technology or Cyber, the 2nd & 3rd line, and regulators. Helps with influencing the achievement of shared departmental goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operations Risk OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operations Risk

Nice To Haves

Proficient use of MS office
CISA; CISM; AAIA certification

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in the organization's business environment, including industry markets, products, services, client-base and competitive landscape.
Analyzes and interprets business trends and drivers to identify underlying patterns, interdependencies and emerging opportunities and risks and operationalizes 2nd line requirements for business area.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of external factors including regulatory changes, market disruptions or business operations and strategy.
Supports the execution and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures with BU associates in alignment with the Company's risk management framework.
Aids the business in identifying risks & control gaps.
Leads the tracking and resolution of issues across the organization, ensuring timely escalation and remediation.
Collaborates with BU and stakeholders to develop and execute action plans and mitigation strategies to address root causes & prevent recurrence.
Monitors the status and effectiveness of issue remediation efforts, providing regular updates and reports to senior management.
Coordinates with other functions (i.e. Compliance, 2LOD) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives.
Supports prioritization and capacity assessment, ensuring resource alignment with strategic objectives and risk management initiatives.
Supports regulatory and Internal Audit inquiries, examinations, and audits in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Assists in the business development of regulatory submissions, response and reporting requirements, driving accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
Defines BU risk reports that provide a comprehensive view of risks impacting the BU and/or extrapolates information from existing data and dashboards.
Monitors BU risk and control performance.
Effectively manages and summarizes top and emerging risks and actions to address impacts.
Partners with Reporting program to ensure timely escalation of key indicator limits and breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF).
Advises BRC and/or BU senior leadership and their direct reports in relevant risk governance meetings utilizing understanding of the BU operations, risks, controls and related laws and regulatory guidance.
Provides feedback and collaborates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk.
Drives the implementation of program policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensures timely communication around current and emerging issues and regulatory requirements.