Business Unit Risk Advisor Leader - Branch & Premier Banking

Truist Bank • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Business Unit Risk Advisor Leader – Branch & Premier Banking is a first line of defense Business Unit Risk leader accountable for risk advisory, governance execution, and monitoring oversight for Branch and Premier Banking. This leader serves as the lead risk partner for a major division within a business unit, reporting directly to the Business Unit Risk Executive. This role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for effectively and proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing risks within an assigned, complex line of business. This position will be responsible for leading a team of risk professionals to support the execution of enterprise risk programs and focusing with the business on existing and emerging risks. Responsible for supporting strong risk management practices in alignment with the firm’s risk appetite and the assigned business unit’s strategic & financial plan. This role provides subject matter expertise in Branch and Premier Banking risk, leading teams responsible for sales practices monitoring, BSA/AML monitoring, operational monitoring, and issue management. The role partners closely with business leadership to ensure risks are proactively identified, monitored, escalated, and remediated, with risk management embedded into frontline routines and strategic initiatives. The Business Unit Risk Advisor Leader operates within the firm’s Risk Appetite and represents Business Unit Risk in interactions with senior leadership, risk committees, Audit, Compliance, and regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or science/academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• 12+ years of risk management experience in financial services or related field, and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience.
• Subject matter expertise in assigned/specified line of business.
• Broad risk and regulatory knowledge with an emphasis on: Credit, Market, Liquidity, Compliance, Operational, Reputation and Strategic Risks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategically, multi-task, and drive change.
• Strong quantitative, governance, and analytic abilities.
• Ability to provide effective challenge to senior leaders and business partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of Branch and Premier Banking operations, sales practices, and frontline execution
• Experience with s ales practices oversight, BSA/AML risk, and operational monitoring
• Strong understanding of consumer banking regulatory expectations
• Ability to synthesize monitoring results into actionable risk insights
• Proven ability to engage senior leaders, regulators, Audit, and Compliance partners

Responsibilities

• Engage in risk management activities with the line of business, proactively identifying existing and emerging risks, evaluating the significance of the risks, and providing support in managing acceptance or mitigation of the identified risks.
• Lead a team of risk advisors responsible for executing the responsibilities of various operations and enterprise risk programs in accordance with the program requirements (I.e.: Risk control self-assessments, issues management).
• Assist business line leadership with identifying, assessing, controlling, mitigating, and communicating risks associated with business processes and decisions. Provide oversight and governance to the assigned business unit regarding its control environment.
• Support the business in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Provide risk management support and oversight for change activities (both business and regulatory change).
• Provide oversight and support for open risk, audit and regulatory issues. Evaluate the root cause, the corrective action plans and work with business partners and advisor team to successfully implement and document remediation.
• Support the business for all audit and regulatory exam engagements.
• Communicate with assigned business unit’s leadership regarding activities, trends, and events pertaining to risk, regulatory, audit and loan review activities. Promote various risk initiatives and their supporting metrics.

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