Principal Business Planning, Strat & Supp Consult

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Business Planning, Strategy & Support Consultant acts as chief of staff to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), serving as a strategic advisor and operational partner. The role helps lead the effectiveness, execution, and overall management of the Bank’s Compliance function by translating the CCO’s strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, aligning Compliance teams and stakeholders, and driving accountability and successful delivery. The role partners with the CCO and Compliance leadership to develop, communicate, and execute strategic priorities and the Compliance operating model. It also leads or coordinates special projects and strategic initiatives, facilitates communication and coordination across Compliance leadership and functional teams, supports budgeting and resource management, and prepares presentations and communications about priorities, operating models, and initiative status. The ideal candidate will work hybrid in the Raleigh office. Fully remote work may be considered for a highly qualified candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or high school diploma/GED or equivalent and 14 years of experience, in business strategy, project planning, and the financial services industry.
Program implementation skills.
Internal communications skills.
Continuous improvement skills.
Cross-functional collaboration skills.
Stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to build productive relationships.
Risk identification skills.
Project management skills.
Demonstrates courage.
Maintains a strategic perspective.
Problem-solving skills.
Champions change and culture.
Drives for results.
Strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in compliance and/or risk.
Experience in finance.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CCO and Compliance leadership to develop, communicate, and execute Compliance strategic priorities and the operating model.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with performance measures.
Support development and refinement of the Compliance operating model, organizational structure, and resource strategy.
Lead special projects and help manage team priorities.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination among Compliance leadership and functional teams.
Lead or coordinate Compliance leadership team meetings.
Influence organizational change to adopt new approaches and improve effectiveness and coordination.
Assist the CCO and Compliance leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
Monitor budget performance, staffing, and resource allocation.
Support workforce planning activities.
Coordinate administrative activities associated with management of the Compliance organization.
Lead or coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives.
Develop presentations and communications regarding priorities, operating models, and initiative status.