Overview: This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.
This position is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for the support and execution of various risk programs and Treasury Business Unit (BU) risk activities through analysis, consulting, education, and communication with Treasury Business Units (BUs). The role is responsible for gathering and analyzing risk related data, promoting an environment of risk awareness and risk ownership across the Bank while in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. Ensures timely identification and escalation of risks and issues and consults with Treasury management surrounding key risk management issues to ensure the efficient and accurate execution of risk programs.
Responsibilities: Risk Strategic Activities – Works with First Line Risk Management (FRM) leadership and Treasury BU to implement risk management strategies, ensuring key risks are appropriately managed and aligned. Provides BU risk considerations for business/strategic plans. Supports review of risk programs outputs, ensuring bank and regulatory alignment.Risk Program Implementation – Supports the implementation and maintenance of the organizations risk management framework, policies, and procedures. Maintains sufficient knowledge of business operations, risks and controls. Participates in mandatory risk training and educates Treasury BU associates on key risk programs and topics. Ensures that risks are identified, escalated, and mitigated in a timely manner. Coordinates with other functions (2LOD risk, Audit, etc.) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives.Risk Analysis - Provides guidance and support to Treasury by generating, analyzing, and utilizing BU Risk Reports to identify potential risks that may impact the BU and provides any needed clarification. Continuously tracks and reports on key indicators and limits and to ensure timely escalation of breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF). Makes recommendations on enhancements to controls.Risk Governance - Supports Treasury's participation in relevant risk governance group meetings. Provides feedback and coordinates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk. Assists with the implementation of program policies, standards, and procedures. May assist with the preparation for external audits and provides materials to regulators as needed. Monitors and ensures the incorporation of Risk Limits into core Treasury processes.Collaboration - Effectively collaborates with Treasury BUs to identify and analyze risk considerations. May provide input to business plans. Works to resolve issues for the BU (corrective action, issue tracking, and reporting, etc.), including Risk Acceptance Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Treasury functions (Liquidity Risk Management, Capital Management, CCAR, Investment Portfolio, etc.)
OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Treasury functions (Liquidity Risk Management, Capital Management, CCAR, Investment Portfolio, etc.)
Other Preferred Skills:
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 Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsStrong critical thinking and analytical skillsFirst 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.