Senior Risk Analytics Consultant (BI Developer and Automation) - Remote

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches in 23 states and commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets.

This position is responsible for gathering, organizing, and analyzing large data sets using complex statistical techniques and tools, to ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Bank policies that assist management with making informed business decisions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing key automation, business intelligence, and data visualization deliverables to support and promote effective coverage of Business Units' control environments. Serves as a subject matter expert and may mentor other staff members or serve in a team lead role.

As part of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), you will work on the team responsible for delivering Second Line Risk Program teams and First Line Risk Management teams with data and reporting products that are critical in the establishment of a mature Large Financial Institution (LFI) risk program. You will collaborate closely as a trusted consultant with ERM teams and collectively deliver reporting for senior leadership and first line partners.

• Data Analysis - Gathers, organizes, and sorts data to develop complex data models for the department, business unit staff, and other stakeholders. Accesses structured and unstructured systems across the organization, utilizing coding efforts where needed to meet testing requirements. Provides effective and timely communications on findings. Evaluates department strategies to develop and implement sound data analysis processes and results for staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Reporting - Analyzes and produces timely reports for senior management and other stakeholders regarding risks, trends, patterns, and exceptions. Develops business intelligence/data visualization solutions that appropriately represent findings as needed. Assists senior management with compiling, preparing, and completing of committee presentations, annual audit plan, and risk assessments.
• Business Support - Identifies, prioritizes, develops, documents, and implements strategic-use cases to support data analysis outcomes, processes, and other requirements. Responsible for all components of project execution and stakeholder engagement. Works across departments and with functional management as needed to recommend timelines and set expectations.
• Operational Support - Provides support to the department and senior staff regarding technical inquiries serving as a subject matter expert.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling

Preferred Area of Study: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, information management

Required Skills:

• Spreadsheet and database knowledge
• Able to analyze and visualize large sets of data
• Able to create and apply accurate algorithms to datasets to identify solutions
• Knowledge of programming languages including but not limited to SQL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, Python
• Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages/applications used to analyze data sets
• Proficiency in SQL

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in Python and/or automation
• Proficiency with Tableau or PowerBI
• 5+ years experience in Risk Management
• 5+ years experience in Financial Services

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. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $113,000 to $190,000. 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.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.