Operational Risk Governance Analyst

Truist•Richmond, VA

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Execute the governance processes supporting the design, implementation, and execution of Internal Controls, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), and Risk Identification Programs. Perform key governance activities, including maintenance of governance documentation, stakeholder engagement and oversight, training and awareness, and reporting support. For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to: H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1, TN-2, E-3, O-1, Future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status. LOCATION: Please note that candidate must be located in or willing to self-relocate to one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC, Winston Salem, NC, Richmond, VA. Truist 'in office' requirement is 5 days per week. No full remote or relocation assistance available at this time. Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent education and related training or experience.
Three years of relevant experience in Risk or Audit functions in a large regional or US financial services firm or commensurate experience as an examiner within the financial services industry.
Excellent time management organizational skills; excellent communication (verbal and written), and presentation and facilitation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with ability to interact and communicate within all levels of organization.
Ability to work strategically and tactically, comfortable seeing and defining the “big picture” while managing details.
Strong business acumen and organizational agility.
Ability to identify and influence change in a manner consistent with Truist’s purpose, mission, and values.
Profound sense of ethics and the ability to deal with pressure from constituents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Risk Program Governance functions, including policy and procedure management, issue tracking and remediation, committee reporting, training coordination, and governance routines.
Knowledge of risk and control frameworks, with exposure to Controls, RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment), risk identification activities, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Execute processes providing oversight of Operational and Model Risk Transformation initiatives helping drive quality of risk execution activities. Focus will be on risk program elements (RCSA, Control Testing, Third Party, Model, Change and Products and Services); scope will be dynamic based on execution priorities and progress. Inform and escalate results to the Head of Operational Risk Governance and Transformation for further escalation.
Identify thematic trends in execution deficiencies, root causes and recommendations of remedial actions to inform risk execution activities.
Execute processes and reporting for a highly effective governance function appropriately tailored to Operational and Model Risk. Primary focus will be to manage Operational and Model Risk Operations as well as policy governance activities.
Execute processes that drive ORM reporting to ensure transparency of operational and model risk to Head of Operational Risk Governance and Transformation in support of Chief Risk Officer, Operational Risk Management Committee, other risk committees, senior risk officers, Executive Leadership, Board of Directors, LOB managers, as well as regulatory agencies.
Provide inputs and data to execute the OMRM Risk Taxonomy, Risk Appetite Framework operational risk metrics and Key Risk Indicators.
Provide inputs and data to execute issues management reporting and monitoring for Operational Risk Management issues, driving accountability for timely remediation.
Provide inputs and data to manage OMRM policies, creating expectations and timelines to ensure consistency, adequacy, and Policy and Procedure Management adherence.
Execute ORM Operations processes to support risk program owners and hiring managers with onboarding team members.
Provide targeted feedback in areas of focus to Operational and Model Risk Program Owners based on results of governance activities, track remedial actions, and monitor for sustainable execution under the oversight of the Head of Operational Risk Governance and Transformation. Successfully influence change in a manner consistent with Truist’s Purpose, Mission, and Values.
Identifying executional best practices to inform Operational and Model Risk teams.
Proactively identify improvements to policies, procedures, practices, processes, and methodologies to support continuous improvement of risk execution.