VP, First Line Risk Manager

This is a remote role that may only be hired on the East Coast.

This position is a VP, First Line of Defense Risk - Commercial Finance (Loans, Leases) responsible for support and execution of various risk programs and Business Unit (BU) risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for engaging with the BU in management of risks and controls across all risk types, facilitating and/or monitoring execution of risk policies, procedures and/or program requirements, providing advisory to effectively manage risks, and serving as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management Department, regulators, and FCB business units.

• Risk Strategic Activities- Works with FRM leader and senior management to create risk management strategies ensuring key risks are appropriately managed and are aligned. Provides BU risk considerations for business/strategic plans. Effectively challenges risk programs outputs, ensuring bank and regulatory alignment.
• Continually shares risk-related information with the BU and organize training for the BU associates to embed a risk-aware culture and provide associates with the information needed to execute on risk management program requirements.
• Risk Program Implementation - Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of the organizations risk management framework, policies, and procedures. Coordinates risk assessments to evaluate key risk activities and manage key risks across the organization and to ensure material risks are identified through the Risk and Control Self-ssessment (RCSA), escalated, managed and remediatied iwth robust mitigation plans within agreed timelines. Manages book of work to identify gaps and assess capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and prioritization of risk management initiatives. Consult with the BU to asset developments of test plans and methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness of control activities, executes control testing procedures in accordance with the established test plan, identifies and supports remediation of control deficiencies. Lead the tracking and resolution of issues across the organization, ensuring timely escalation and remediation. Collaborates with BU and stakeholders to develop action plans and mitigation strategies to address root causes and prevent issue recurrence. Monitor the status and effectiveness of issue remediation efforts, providing regular updates and reports to senior management. Coordinate with other functions (i.e. Compliance, 2LOD) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives.
• Regulatory Engagement - Participates in regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Support regulatory submissions, response and reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Risk Governance & Reporting - Develops BU risk reports that provide a comprehensive view of risks impacting the BU. Monitors BU risk and control performance Identifies and summarizes BU Top and Emerging trends and actions to address impacts. Reports key indicators and limits to ensure timely escalation of breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF). Advises BU senior leadership in relevant risk governance meetings utilizing understanding of the BU operations, risks, controls and related laws and regulatory guidance. Provides feedback and collaborates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk. Drives the implementation of program policies, standards, and procedures. Ensures timely communication around current and emerging issues and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk

Preferred

Advanced Degree - MBA

3 years of Risk within the Commercial Finance industry

Project Management or Internal/External Consulting

Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control frameworks , Knowledge of various banking and government regulatory requirements and processes, Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management, and various committees, Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk.

If hired in New York City, New York, the base pay for this position is generally between $110,000.00 and $135,000.00. 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.

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.