Risk Strategy Sr Manager

South State Bank • Winter Haven, FL

4d • $101,718 - $162,484

About The Position

The Risk Strategy Sr Manager supports the Director of Risk Strategy in developing and executing enterprise risk strategy. The role supports AI risk governance, scenario analysis, emerging-risk assessment, risk taxonomy and control-framework enhancements, risk appetite analysis, and other strategic risk initiatives. It coordinates across risk disciplines and business functions, contributes to decision-ready analysis, and supports effective challenge and reporting to management and governance committees.

The position helps maintain and enhance the Bank’s AI governance framework, including policies, standards, controls, tools, and processes for responsible AI use as technologies and use cases evolve. It partners with business leaders, risk areas, and governance bodies to assess and monitor AI-related risks, identify program gaps, and track remediation by relevant owners. It also supports development of an emerging risk framework, enterprise-wide scenario analysis, enterprise risk strategies aligned with risk appetite and strategic objectives, and testing and monitoring approaches for non-model AI assets.

The role requires taking ownership of assigned tasks and challenges. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Finance/Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in risk management.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Financial acumen and industry, general banking, and market knowledge.
• Experience executing, and potentially leading, risk assessments, including RCSAs, and/or assessing the adequacy of policies, procedures, processes, compliance, and operational controls; may require some supervision to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Clear understanding of risks and internal controls, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and self-starter mentality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective relationship and partnership skills.
• Well-organized and able to multitask effectively.
• Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and through electronic channels.
• Ability to use a computer frequently, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor.
• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods and to bend and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Risk Management and/or Internal Audit experience in banking is preferred.
• Experience with Governance Risk and Control (GRC) applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and enhancement of the Bank’s AI governance framework, including policies, standards, and controls for responsible and expanding AI use.
• Collaborate with business leaders, risk partners, and relevant AI governance bodies to develop tools and processes that support responsible AI governance.
• Work with stakeholders to evolve the AI Risk Governance framework as new technologies and use cases are introduced.
• Partner with other risk areas to assess and monitor risks related to AI use cases, identify program gaps, and track resolution by the relevant owners.
• Support development of an emerging risk framework, including structured enterprise-wide scenario analysis.
• Assist in developing enterprise risk strategies aligned with corporate risk appetite and strategic objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a testing approach for non-model AI assets using tooling, and support ongoing monitoring of testing results.
• Take ownership of tasks and challenges encountered in the operation of the assigned position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior