Segment Risk Specialist Sr

Huntington National Bank•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Segment Risk Specialist Sr works with the Segment Operational Risk Manager in the administration of the corporate risk management program and the business segment(s) to identify key risks and controls and develop and conduct testing of those controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk Management or Operational Risk.
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree 4 additional years of segment-specific or risk related experience may be considered

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of risk management principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications and the ability to communicate and present requirements and issues clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with all businesses.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing credit risk assessments for active merchant accounts, evaluating financial health and exposure levels.
Monitor transactional activity and account performance to identify anomalies, emerging risks, and potential fraud.
Lead investigations and escalations for high-risk accounts, ensuring timely and well-informed decisions.
Create and maintain departmental procedures for account monitoring, risk reviews, and escalation handling.
Develop and manage dashboards and reporting tools to track key risk indicators and portfolio trends.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Compliance teams to integrate risk insights into merchant lifecycle management.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on account reviews, risk analysis, and professional development.