Branch Banking Sr First-Line Risk Manager

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. This role will be located in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC or Phoenix, AZ.

The Branch Senior First - Line Risk Manager in the General Bank supports the branch network. This role is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and execution of various risk programs and branch risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for engaging with the Branch 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. May manage the work of others and acts as a mentor to associates.

Some additional responsibilities include:

• Support risk processes including the identification, documentation and substantiation of key processes, risks and controls
• Develop and monitor key risk indicators
• Support creation of risk reporting for Branch Banking leadership
• Advise and provide guidance on risk activities and assessments
• Identify and escalate risks, monitor issues and engage with business in creation of mitigation plans
• Develop control assurance test plans and execute on site testing
• Partner with second and third line in testing, audits and exams

• 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.
• Risk Program Implementation - Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of the organizations risk management framework, policies and procedures. Coordinates risk assessments to evaluate and manage key risks across the organization. Manages book of work to identify gaps and assess capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and prioritization of risk management initiatives. Develops 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. Monitor regulatory developments and findings and assess their potential impact on the organization's risk profile and regulatory compliance.
• 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 8 years of experience in Financial Services and Branch First Line Risk.

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Financial Services and Branch First Line Risk.

Preferred Education: Advanced Degree

Preferred Area of Experience: Project Management or Internal/External Consulting

Skill(s): 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

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.