Sr. Risk Officer, Third Party Risk Oversight (Remote)

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s) :

Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Phoenix, AZ, Jacksonville, FL and Dallas, TX.

We are seeking an experienced third-party risk professional to report to the Director of Third-Party Risk Oversight (TPRO). This role is critical in implementing and advancing oversight of a robust Third-Party risk framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Third Party risk, Third Party resiliency, operational risk management, and data-driven reporting. This position requires strong initiative, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills to support risk management efforts across the company.

This role has key responsibilities for implementing organizational change through the development and execution of the Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Management frameworks.

Develops and prepares Third Party reporting, metrics, and data to enhance the identification and management of risk.

Executes monitoring activities and recommends enhancement of frameworks through innovative tools or processes.

Provide effective challenge of Operational Risk Events, Loss Monitoring, and Risk Acceptances.

Develops collaborative partnerships with internal departments, external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance cross-functional risk management capabilities.

Builds influential relationships with senior management within business units and supports escalation to board committees.

Effectively support one or more of the following Third-Party Risk Oversight activities :

Oversight of Cyber Risk Events and Third-Party vulnerabilities.

Execution of Third- and Fourth-Party oversight through committees, councils and working groups.

Collaboration in the development of approaches for evolving risks such as Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, and Third-Party Resiliency.

Execution of reviews over New Products and Services involving Third Parties.

Facilitation of Regulatory and Internal Audit requests and exams.

Responsibilities

• Governance
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Third-Party risk governance framework that aligns with regulatory and industry standards.
• Assist in the monitoring and effective challenge of risk governance processes, ensuring consistent risk management practices.
• Aid in routines associated with effective committee management and outcomes.
• Risk Appetite and Framework
• Maintain the management processes to support the ongoing reporting of and efficacy of the organization’s operational risk appetite.
• Ensure alignment between risk appetite and strategic goals, fostering a balanced approach to risk taking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and adjust risk appetite as needed, ensuring responsiveness to evolving internal and external conditions.
• Risk Reporting
• Design and deliver comprehensive risk reports, dashboards, and analytics for senior leadership and board-level reporting.
• Enhance reporting capabilities to provide actionable insights into risk exposure, emerging risks, and key trends.
• Establish and manage the processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and transparency in all risk-related reporting and communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk, and Project Management or Internal / External Consulting OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk, and Project Management or Internal / External Consulting

Preferred Qualifications :

This job posting is expected to remain active for

45 days

from the

initial

posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as

appropriate

he base pay for this position is

generally between

110,000.00 and $160,000.00. Actual starting base pay will be

determined

based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors

permitted

by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and / or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

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