Director, Partner Risk Implementation

First National Bank

79d • $95,857 - $162,957

About The Position

The Partnership Risk Implementation role will lead the ideation, implementation, and analysis of complex risk management initiatives for Partnership Risk under the guidance of SVP, Partnership Risk. This role requires strategic vision, exceptional project management capabilities, and deep expertise in both risk management principles and the Partnership Division business lines (Credit Card, UCL, POS Lending, Operations, Marketing). The role is responsible for managing complex strategic and tactical elements of Bank risk related programs, including program execution, adherence to regulatory requirements, executive reporting, and identifying process improvement opportunities to optimize organizational efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• 5+ years’ financial services risk management experience, particularly in consumer protection, consumer lending, operational risk, or compliance.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale initiatives across multiple functional areas.
• Significant understanding of relevant banking regulation and supervisory expectations.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Management (CRCM) or willingness to obtain certification within 24 months.
• Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Ability to ideate, develop, and implement machine learning and AI solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance program concepts.
• Excellent project/time management skills.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic risk initiatives spanning multiple business lines and interdependent departments.
• Oversee technical aspects of initiative implementation to ensure quality outcomes.
• Manage prioritization, challenges, and conflicts related to strategic risk initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Lead cross-functional teams through complex change initiatives.
• Oversee and coordinate Partnership Division risk related reporting to the Board of Directors and other committees.
• Determine compliance and risk training requirements for all employees in the Partnership Division.
• Serve as liaison between staff, Compliance Management, and SVP, Compliance regarding project updates.
• Implement risk policies and programs and identify opportunities to harmonize risk approaches.
• Ensure risk management practices meet regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives.
• Optimize Partnership Risk new hire onboarding process.
• Maintain general compliance subject matter expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees