Business Unit Risk Advisor Leader - Commercial and Corporate Bank

Truist • Charlotte, NC

16d • $250,000 - $325,000

About The Position

The Business Unit Risk Advisor Leader II serves as the lead risk partner for the Commercial and Corporate Bank within the Wholesale Bank, 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. Acts as a delegate for the Business Unit Risk Executive with senior leadership, committee presentations, audit or 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

• FINRA Series 7, 24

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