GCO Risk Program Execution Consultant III - Wholesale Banking

About the position

A first line of defense risk professional within the Governance and Controls Office (GCO), responsible for the execution and support of various risk programs including but not limited to the risk control self-assessment (RCSA), issues management, and loss events. Utilize risk expertise to support the development and maturation of second line risk programs in alignment with regulatory expectations while balancing demands on capacity to execute program requirements successfully. Participate in discussions with first, second and third line risk leadership.

Responsibilities

• Influence and participate in the development and maturation of the firm's risk programs to meet with regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for ORM and ERM programs, providing effective challenge as necessary to program updates and changes.
• Participate in all applicable training and working groups for the risk programs.
• Communicate, train and monitor adherence of business partners and GCO teammates for requirements and changes in risk programs; provide coaching on effective execution, sharing best practices where applicable.
• Act as a conduit between the GCO, first line teammates and second line risk program owners/risk partners.
• Deliver and influence recommendations for updates to relevant policies, procedures and relevant RACIs, playbooks and job aids for risk programs to drive consistency and efficiency in execution.
• Establish working relationships with line of business leaders, second line, and third line of defense risk partners.
• Communicate and present materials in various leadership forums and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Mentor teammates within the risk execution team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or science/academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Four years of risk management experience in business continuity or related field, and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• 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 levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Finance or equivalent science/academic field.
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)/Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent advanced risk certification.
• Familiarity and experience with Archer preferred.
• Experience supporting Wholesale Banking helpful.
• Experience with Risk and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts.
• 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan may be available.