Business Unit Risk Advisor I - AI & Data

Truist Bank • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Unit Risk Advisor 1 serves as a first line of defense partner to Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data leadership in the Technology, Data, & Operations organization to assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risk in alignment with the company’s enterprise risk framework. Reporting to the AI & Data Risk Advisory Leader within the Technology, Data & Operations Business Unit Risk organization, the Risk Advisor I assists in gathering and analyzing risk data, documenting processes and controls, tracking issues, and supporting remediation activities across assigned technology functions. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of financial services and technology operations, with a growing understanding of risk disciplines such as operational, technology, compliance, and third-party risk, including AI and data risk. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, relationship-building skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic risk environment are essential. The Business Unit Risk Advisor I is expected to contribute to building a strong risk culture and to collaborate effectively with risk and technology teams to support sound risk management practices. This role will be full-time, onsite (5 days a week) at Truist core location (NC, GA, VA)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field, or equivalent education and related training.
• 6+ years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management or equivalent work experience and training, and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Experience in compliance and operational risk mitigation and remediation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills in complex environments and with senior leadership.
• Strong time management and organizational skills adaptable to a dynamic and complex work environment; Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Management, Risk Management, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of large financial institution or relevant experience; may be combined technology delivery lifecycle, data management, automation and/or Artificial Intelligence experience
• Relevant Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation governance and/or delivery experience
• Professional designation related to risk management or field of assigned business unit(s)
• Ability to provide effective challenge to senior levels of leadership.
• Proficiency and knowledge in ARCHER GRC Platform.
• Demonstrated experience in formal risk roles (e.g., Business Unit Risk Management, Technology Risk Oversight, Audit), specifically in support of Technology Organizations.
• Experience in creating issues to mitigate risk and experience validating evidence for issue closure.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk advice and serve as risk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assigned Business Unit across all risk types to promote and strengthen compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and risk program requirements.
• Partner with first and second line defense teammates across assigned business areas in identifying, escalating and in remediating risk control gaps to ensure compliance with Enterprise Risk Management programs and policy.
• Assess, test and effectively challenge the assigned Business Unit to aide in the evaluations and self-identification of risk control weaknesses.
• Assist with evaluation and assessment of the remediation efforts to confirm adequate resolution.
• Aggregate, report and communicate risk results to inform teammate stakeholders of the existing risk environment and escalate material concerns to Business Unit leaders and committees.
• Monitor & report on emerging risks potentially impactful to Business Unit partners and Truist.
• Implement processes and record retention routines necessary to ensure Business Unit compliance with enterprise risk monitoring requirements.
• Oversee risk appetite and business risk strategy ensuring adherence to defined limits. Effort includes risk identification, risk acceptance and risk prioritization of current and emerging risks.
• Understand Business Unit goals, provide risk management expertise in strategic projects and seek engagement from appropriate peers for guidance and input.
• Other activities and special projects, as deemed required.

Benefits

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.
• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees