First Citizens Bank
First Line Risk Manager - Corporate Real Estate (Remote)
First Citizens Bank, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
This
is a remote role that may only be hired in the following locations: AL, AR, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, VT, WVThis position reports to the First Line Risk Leader within the Strategy Function and is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and execution of various risk programs and Corporate Real Estate risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for engaging with the Corporate Real Estate department including Workplace Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Development and Portfolio Administration, Critical Facilities, and Corporate Security 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. The incumbent will assist with execution of first line risk management and associated deliverables for the Corporate Real Estate department, including but not limited to: Risk Control Self Assessments, management of Self-Identified Issues, MRID program, and Key Risk Indicators. In addition, this position will contribute to ongoing risk-related reporting.Responsibilities
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.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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 6 year's experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk or Operational RiskOR High School Diploma or GED 10 in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk or Operational RiskPreferred qualifications:Experience supporting Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Physical Security, etc.Experience supporting Third Parties and managing Third Party 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#EJC
This
is a remote role that may only be hired in the following locations: AL, AR, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, VT, WVThis position reports to the First Line Risk Leader within the Strategy Function and is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and execution of various risk programs and Corporate Real Estate risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for engaging with the Corporate Real Estate department including Workplace Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Development and Portfolio Administration, Critical Facilities, and Corporate Security 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. The incumbent will assist with execution of first line risk management and associated deliverables for the Corporate Real Estate department, including but not limited to: Risk Control Self Assessments, management of Self-Identified Issues, MRID program, and Key Risk Indicators. In addition, this position will contribute to ongoing risk-related reporting.Responsibilities
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.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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 6 year's experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk or Operational RiskOR High School Diploma or GED 10 in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk or Operational RiskPreferred qualifications:Experience supporting Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Physical Security, etc.Experience supporting Third Parties and managing Third Party 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#EJC