Control Programs Manager, Sr

Control Programs Manager, Sr

Job Locations

US-MN-Saint Paul | US-MN-St Louis Park | US-MN-Lake Elmo | US-IL-Chicago

Category / Function

Operations

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Requisition ID

2025-18181

Workplace Type

On Site

Overview

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and analytical Senior Control Programs Manager to lead our first line of defense enterprise RCSA and Controls activities. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience from a big 4 or consulting firm having worked in transformational spaces, white sheet program design, and using both automation and technology-based control testing tools and applications. This individual will know how to take manual and identify ways to use technology to identify operational gaps and implement new ways of efficiency in the 1LOD risk management space. Experience with process and control evaluation, design, and implementation at large financial institutions is desired.

In partnership with independent Risk Management the selected candidate will have the opportunity to build out the first line of defense methodology for RCSA, Internal Controls Monitoring, Controls Testing, and other risk frameworks as required, while leveraging new and exciting technology to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, this leader will be pivotal in implementing risk frameworks, will serve as the first line of defense governance and control partner to executive leadership, and should be highly skilled at collaboration and influencing. This individual will be tasked with developing and implementing risk and control activities across the enterprise in a standardized fashion using both automation and technology, as well as building and managing an offshore team of testers. This newly created role will be charged with evaluating and testing the effectiveness of business controls within ONB, identifying control deficiencies, recommending improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. As the Sr. Control Programs Manager, you will also serve in an advisory capacity in the design of the ERM frameworks implementation, and as a leader amongst the other first line of defense teams.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $81,700 - $165,100 per year plus a bonus. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications and the level of career at which the position is filled.

Key Accountabilities

First Line Process, Risk and Controls Frameworks : Serve as subject matter expert on RCSA, Controls Testing & Monitoring frameworks, and provide advisory guidance to Segment Risk Officers and Business Leadership teams. Identify control deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to improve control environments. Collaborate with various departments to understand business processes and associated risks.

• Control Testing Program Methodology & Execution : Execute a comprehensive enterprise control testing program. Leverage automated testing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure regular testing of controls, document results, and collaborate with business units to address any identified deficiencies.
• Crisp Reporting : Review and document findings and prepare detailed reports for management review. Monitor the implementation of recommended improvements and track progress.
• Market Intelligence : Stay informed about technology based risk management and first line of defense trends, tools, applications, and, adapt strategies to maintain competitive advantage. Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure controls remain effective, efficientand compliant.
• Cultivate trusted relationships across the company and with vendors : Work closely with other departments (such as ERM, Wealth, Credit, IT, Finance) to align risk management strategies with effective delivery models. Resolve conflicts quickly through proactive communication and influential leadership.
• Training Stakeholders : Provide training and guidance to business units on control procedures and best practices. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors, driving improvements in service quality and value. Ensure vendors meet or exceed contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Stay current with emerging AI governance standards and regulatory expectations around automated assurance and know how to document testing methodologies, results, and evidence for audit and regulatory review
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to identify control gaps and implement AI-enhanced remediation strategies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

This position may be filled at a different level depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. Factors may include but are not limited to : previous experience, depth and breath of previous or current institution size- the same role for many years or a variety of roles in the same space over a number of years, skills, knowledge, previous performance and success factors, education / certification.

Key Measures of Success / Key Deliverables :

Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles.

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.

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