Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Manager - Third Party Risk Management - Ongoing Monitoring

Regions Bank•Charlotte, AL

About The Position

At Regions, the Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Manager leads a team of risk management professionals within the organization’s second line of defense. This position is responsible for ensuring risk activities and programs are effectively implemented across business units. Additionally, this position interacts with senior leadership, providing strategic guidance and ensuring high quality results, reporting, and adherence to the organization’s risk appetite. The Third Party Risk Management – Ongoing Monitoring Manager is responsible for leading and executing the continuous Risk oversight of Regions third‑party relationships to ensure risks are properly identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored throughout the execution phase of each engagement. This role plays a critical part in maintaining Regions’ risk posture by ensuring third parties consistently meet regulatory, operational, and performance expectations, as well as ensuring that resiliency plans and exit strategies are maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and eight (8) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s), including four (4) years in a supervisory/managerial role
Or High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s), including six (6) years in a supervisory/managerial role
Ability to learn additional systems as needed
Ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions based on facts
Ability to prioritize projects and allocate time efficiently and effectively
Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
Ability to solve problems and implement effective solutions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Nice To Haves

Applicable certifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM))
Master’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

Leads a team of risk management professionals, ensuring effective execution of risk activities and programs
Oversees monitoring and testing programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies
Advises senior leadership on risk issues related to products, services, and related processes
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and governance materials to support regulatory risk management objectives
Maintains advanced understanding of applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and emerging risks (e.g., cyber security, artificial intelligence (AI), etc.)
Collaborates cross functionally to ensure alignment between risk management practices and strategic objectives
Oversees remediation of risk events, performs root cause analysis, and recommends changes to processes
Directs the design and implementation of major risk programs and tools
Ensures timely and accurate responses to regulatory and audit requests and serves as liaison
Drives the development and implementation of reports, dashboards, and metrics using internal systems (e.g. PowerBI)
Consistently promotes continuous improvement and enhanced efficiency within organization
Oversee the execution of ongoing monitoring activities for all in‑scope third‑party relationships, including periodic risk reviews, performance assessments, and control monitoring.
Partner with Service Level Owners (SLOs) to ensure they understand third‑party risk requirements and maintain accurate, timely documentation within the TPRM system of record.
Identify and report on emerging risks or performance concerns and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders, including Risk, Compliance, Information Security, and Legal partners.
Ensure adherence to the Third Party Risk Management established requirements across all monitoring activities.
Maintain high‑quality reporting and metrics to support governance committees, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Provide guidance, training, and subject‑matter expertise to business units and stakeholders involved in third‑party oversight.

Benefits

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates.
Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
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https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits