Position Summary: The Risk Consultant serves as the main point of contact between the Integrated Risk Management team (IRM) and the supported Business Units. Responsible for documenting and guiding remediation of Business Unit issues identified by examinations, internal/external auditing, monitoring, and self-identified issues as well as addressing Business Unit questions.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Acts as Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Subject Matter Expert on assigned committees and working groups, developing a positive working relationship with internal clients, staff, peers, and senior management

• Ensure bank policies and procedures and associated technology and cybersecurity risk programs are consistent with current applicable banking rules, regulations, and laws. Monitors and assesses any new or amended requirements.

• Conducts a robust Review and Challenge process in evaluating and reviewing business processes, risk profiles, risk indicators, controls, remediation plans, etc., to ensure alignment with bank risk programs, policies and practices.

• Advising lines of business on risks and control requirements related to new products and services, business initiatives, and outsourced third party activities, including applicable metrics (e.g., KRIs, Tolerances).

• Proactively works with business unit management to identify and assess technology and cybersecurity risks associated with business activities, ensuring alignment with Enterprise and Operational Risk Frameworks.

• Identifies regulatory risk within the supported Business Unit, utilizing established risk tools and available regulatory guidance.

• Assists the supported Business Unit with identifying and managing risk within established processes and workflows.

• Analyzes findings from self-identified issues, internal monitoring/testing, or external audits/exams to determine root cause of identified issues. Gathers additional information or supporting documentation as needed. Summarizes findings and develops risk recommendations for the Business Unit.

• Communicates identified findings, root causes, and recommendations to the Business Unit. Assists the Business Unit in understanding the identified risk and associated regulatory rules and guidance.

• Adds and tracks identified findings within the IRM risk software. Monitors progress and resolutions with Business Unit and completes status updates within the IRM risk software for reporting purposes.

• Provides input around policies, procedures, and new product/service implementation to the supported Business Unit.

• Communicates regulatory changes and provides guidance for rule implementation needed.

• Identifies opportunities and takes action to build relationships between own area and other teams/departments to help achieve business goals.

• Assists in the enhancement and effectiveness of the Banks IRM activities and provides support to Risk department teammates.

• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures as well as governing laws and regulations. This includes but is not limited to:

• Performing all assigned duties under the Bank’s compliance programs and related laws and regulations.

• Successfully completing all mandatory compliance training as assigned in a timely manner.

• Assists leadership with projects or other assignments as needed.

• Embraces the Banks culture and maintains a proactive vs reactive mindset.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in bank operating policies and standards.

• Knowledge of Information Technology architecture (computers, networks, applications, cloud services, etc.)

• Prefer knowledge of Information Security concepts and controls.

• Prefer knowledge of FFIEC regulations, especially IT Handbooks.

• Knowledge of risk control tools and techniques including conducting risk assessments.

• Ability to explain and apply understanding of business risks and effective systems of internal controls.

• Expertise of bank regulatory compliance and risk management.

• Strong organization, problem solving, project and time management skills.

• Collaboration ability and excellent communication to convey complex auditing information and business risks to non-technical audiences.

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, including Teams.

• Ability to effectively develop and manage Business Unit relationships with an energetic and enthusiastic approach.

• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the bank

  Education and Experience:

  Associates or Bachelor's Degree in finance or a related field plus 3+ years of risk management, audit, or compliance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CRCM preferred.

  Mental and Physical Effort:

  Decision making normally involves the ability to apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures to the work. Guidance and direction may be available. Sits or stands for long periods of time working at a computer and typing. Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation. Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted or viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media. Lifting or use of equipment of 1-5 pounds on a regular basis.

  Working Conditions:

  Works in an office environment or home office with minimal workplace hazards and low to moderate levels of noise. Works during the day and during the week and as a salaried position may require working outside of normal business hours as the workload necessitates. Travel to branches, other work sites, meetings, trainings or occasional conferences may be required.

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