Policy, Standards & Practices Governance-Strategist

Technology, Data, and Operations (TD&O) Policies, Standards, and Practices Governance (PSPG) SOX Team Member

In this role, you'll serve as a member of the Technology, Data, and Operations (TD&O) Policies, Standards, and Practices Governance (PSPG) SOX team and be responsible for supporting Truist's TD&O business unit in fulfilling requirements under Sections 404 and 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA). TD&O PSPG SOX teammates serve as SOX IT general control (ITGC) subject matter experts (SMEs) and act as the primary liaison within TD&O between TD&O stakeholders, SOX Program Management (SPM), and internal and external SOX auditors.

Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned as business needs evolve) :

• Apply an understanding of TD&O operations to address issues with technical and SOX implications, using analytical skills and sound judgment to identify practical and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of SOX ITGCs and coordinate with internal and external SOX auditors to facilitate and respond to ITGC audit requests.
• Partner with SPM, SOX auditors, and Business Unit Risk teams to document SOX issues, develop remediation plans, and track progress to ensure timely resolution.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and project management capabilities.
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to provide IT risk expertise during the planning and execution of SOX-related technology initiatives.
• Facilitate cross functional activities with Business Unit Risk teams.
• Act as a liaison with Audit, Enterprise Regulatory Relations, Compliance, and Risk Management functions.

This position is office-centric 5 days a week in either our Atlanta or Charlotte / Cascade Office.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Provide coordination, effective challenge and robust independent oversight of policies, limits, and committees to drive effective governance structures and requirements to effectively manage and mitigate risks within assigned business units and support alignment with the overall corporate strategy.

2. Provide consultative leadership and develop working relationships across assigned business units and committees to drive the implementation and execution of a multi-level governance document structure and comprehensive inventory for all defined governance materials.

3. Support and contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of comprehensive, forward-looking and risk-based frameworks, processes, and systems for prioritizing, structuring, reviewing and approving governance materials throughout the company.

4. Support the monitoring and execution of risk governance policies and procedures to establish defined processes, clear roles and responsibilities, and effective challenge routines.

5. Identify and monitor risk governance exceptions, issues, and emerging trends across assigned business units and committees to drive their remediation, acceptance, or escalation to governing bodies.

6. Document the governance and reporting program including methodologies, processes and procedures, report writing, conventions for consistently vetting and documenting findings and working papers.

7. Lead the Development and maintenance of processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy of the reports produced by the team.

8. Evaluate control weakness or key indicators exceeding risk limits and perform root cause analysis.

9. Build a working knowledge of the business units strategic plan, key objectives, risk appetite statement, and RSCA process to understand the risks identified and controls applied to mitigate them in order to execute ad hoc risk management initiatives and controls testing.

10. Assist in the detection of emerging and / or under recognized risks.

11. Conduct data aggregation to support risk appetite framework and quarterly profile, including KRI's and ongoing risk identification.

12. Assist business leaders in development of RAF metrics and thresholds.

13. Generate content for regular management and risk program governance committees.

14. Facilitate Risk Committee and other risk committee / working groups.

15. Demonstrate Truist's risk culture.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Communications or equivalent education and related training.

2. Eight to twelve years of financial services or risk management experience, and / or equivalent education, training and experience.

3. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with ability to interact and communicate within all levels of organization, across functions, and within public sector / governmental agencies.

4. Strong analytical, cognitive, conceptual, critical thinking and organizational skills.

5. Demonstrated leadership, communication (verbal and written), presentation and facilitation skills.

6. Demonstrated planning ability with demonstrated judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Master's degree in finance or information technology related field, or equivalent education and related training.

2. Seven plus years of experience in performing, overseeing, and / or managing the IT component of SOX audits.

3. Seven plus years of experience in technology.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation :

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.

Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site.

Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and / or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.