Business Unit Risk Team Lead
The Business Unit Risk Team Lead engages with Technology Business Unit leadership in its management of risks and controls as well as its execution of risk program requirements. This position will be responsible for leading a team of risk professionals to support the execution of enterprise risk programs and focusing with the business on existing and emerging risks. Responsible for executing, facilitating and / or monitoring execution of Risk Program requirements (e.g., RCSA, KRIs, etc.). Provide strategic insight, risk advice and influence to assigned Business Unit. Concur with material risk taking by the Business Unit and escalate unacceptable risks. Aggregate, integrate, correlate and report risks for assigned Business Unit. Present risk aggregation, key risks and emerging risks to senior Business Unit Leadership. Identify and opine on remediation to address weaknesses related to inadequate or failed processes, people, and systems, or external events and ensure effective remediation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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.
- Engage in risk management activities with the line of business, proactively identifying existing and emerging risks, evaluating the significance of the risks, and providing support in managing acceptance or mitigation of the identified risks.
- Lead a team of risk specialist and analyst level professionals responsible for executing the responsibilities of various operations and enterprise risk programs in accordance with the program requirements (i.e. Risk control self-assessments, issues management).
- Assist business line leadership with identifying, assessing, controlling, mitigating, and communicating risks associated with business processes and decisions. Provide oversight and governance to the assigned business unit regarding its control environment.
- Support the business in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
- Provide risk management support and oversight for change activities (both business and regulatory change).
- Provide oversight and support for open risk, audit, and regulatory issues. Evaluate the root cause, the corrective action plans and work with business partners and GCO advisor team to successfully implement and document remediation.
- Support the business for all audit and regulatory exam engagements.
- Communicate with assigned business unit's leadership regarding activities, trends, and events pertaining to risk, regulatory, audit and loan review activities. Promote various risk initiatives and their supporting metrics.
- Work alongside the Risk Program Execution team in executing and supporting all risk program activities as defined in policy.
- Coach and develop risk professionals.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or science / academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.8+ years of risk management experience in financial services or related field.6+ years of leadership experience.Subject matter expertise in assigned / specified line of business.Broad risk and regulatory knowledge with an emphasis on : Credit, Market, Liquidity, Compliance, Operational, Reputation and Strategic Risks.Strong leadership and communication skills.Ability to think critically and strategically, multi-task, and drive change.Strong quantitative, governance, and analytic abilities.Ability to provide effective challenge to senior leaders and business partners.Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in Finance, Technology or Business, or equivalent education and related training.15 years of large financial institution or relevant experience.Technology delivery experience : Cloud, Software Development, Service delivery, Product Management, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture.Professional designation related to risk management or field of assigned business unit(s).Strong knowledge in field of assigned business unit(s).Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting systems.Ability to provide effective challenge to senior levels of leadership.Proficiency and knowledge in ARCHER GRC Platform.Demonstrated experience in formal risk roles (e.g., Business Unit Risk Management, Technology Risk Oversight, Audit), specifically in support of Technology Organizations.Experience in creating issues to mitigate risk and experience validating evidence for issue closure.