Card Vertical Risk Manager: Network Operations
About The Position
The Card Vertical Risk Manager (VRM) role will support Card leadership in the primary areas of strategic network governance, relationship risk, and Network Conflict Risk. In this role, you will lead, advise, and innovate on risk initiatives supporting the Card Association Management team and the Office of Network Relations. Operating in the first line of defense, you will work closely with business partners to identify risk and to ensure our highly visible network operations remain well-managed, resilient, and compliant. Risk Managers have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to partner with Executives and their teams to identify potential risks in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded.
Requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 4 years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or first or second line Risk Management experience
- At least 3 years of Project or Process Management experience
- At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
Nice To Haves
- You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business, its processes and platforms, risks and control environment.
- You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.
- You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
- You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
- You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives.
- You do the right thing and lead by example. You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of the team.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
- 5+ years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or first or second line Risk Management experience
- 3+ years of experience in reporting and analyzing data
- Professional certifications within risk management and/or assurance: Certified Risk Management Professional, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
- PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
Responsibilities
- Consult on risk to business partners providing advice and guidance as required
- Serve as a liaison, interfacing with business partners, Tech, and other assurance functions, such as legal, compliance to drive meaningful reductions in risk
- Effectively challenge business partners, 2nd line functions (ex: Compliance and Operational Risk Management ) and 3rd line (i.e., Audit/Credit Review)
- Lead/support regulatory exams and audits
- Synthesize data and reporting; perform analysis and bring valuable proactive business insights through evaluation of data provided by team analysts
- Drive and deliver results and improvements in line with the business’ well managed and risk agendas
- Stay current on the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to the businesses
- Collaborate effectively across multiple levels and organizations
- Collaborate effectively between risk, compliance and other business support functions (e.g., legal, privacy) (e.g., operations, risk management, enterprise management, etc.) to achieve objectives and support the organization in delivering on top priorities in a timely and efficient manner
- Lead or strategically advise on risk assessments
- Is a thought leader in providing guidance to businesses and supporting functions in implementing risk management practices
- Identify broader needs and lead problem solving using risk forums to influence change and continuous improvement of risk management practices
- Set direction, manages expectations and influence cross-functional teams
Benefits
- performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
- comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
