Principal Enterprise Risk Consultant

This position is responsible for developing, managing, and leading implementation of risk management policies, standards, and procedures across all business units and functional activities using expert knowledge. Maintains and executes the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and supports continuous improvements. This role is responsible for maintaining influential relationships with senior management across the Three Lines of Defense and providing support for management and board committees. Maintains effective and productive external relationships. Serves as a team lead and may have responsibility for developing associates in the work group. Provides subject matter expertise to the team and lines of functional leadership regarding the implications of business decisions.

• Risk Oversight & Monitoring - Provides expert oversight of risks through effective challenge using defined methodologies and subject matter expertise. Provides leadership, consultation, and support for risk management. Fosters business unit relationships and implements training to promote engagement in risk management programs, including compliance with all risk policies and standards. May assist with presentations, workshops, and other materials as necessary to communicate risk management tactics. Provides guidance to less experienced associates in the department.
• Business Support - Serves as a project lead for Enterprise Risk Assessment programs. Identifies and escalates business unit risks through key stakeholder interviews, evaluation of financial monthly reviews, Internal Audit reports, and other presentations. Contributes to the development of goals for the ERM department and planning efforts.
• Collaboration - Builds and maintains strong and effectively relationships with stakeholders across the Bank cross-functionally and collaboratively, to develop common and effective risk identification, quantification and remediation plans. Partners with business units and stakeholders on developing, implementing, and maintaining a business resilience framework that elevates existing business continuity processes and activities throughout the enterprise.
• Reporting - Compiles clear, accurate and timely reports and metrics for senior management.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Enterprise Risk, or Operational Risk including project management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Enterprise Risk, or Operational Risk including project management

Preferred Area of Study: Business, Risk ManagementPreferred Area of Experience: Financial Services, BankingLicense or Certification Type: Related audit or risk management certification (e.g. CIA, CISA, CRISC, CRMP, PRM) Preferred, Related project management certification (e.g. PMP, RMP) PreferredSkill(s): Strong understanding of three lines of defense model and 2nd line effective challenge, Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, Ability to effectively communicate technical information across groups and businesses, Proficient in assessing risk and risk management practices, Strong knowledge of business policies, standards, and procedure frameworks, Knowledge of standard risk management or control frameworks to include NIST 800-53 and ISO 2700-1, Knowledge of financial sector regulatory practices for a large financial institution

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.