Enterprise Strategic Risk Officer

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Enterprise Strategic Risk Officer is responsible for serving as a thought leader and subject matter expert to support the design, development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of two important Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Programs, namely Strategic Risk Oversight. Supports aligned ERM Program Managers and the Chief Strategic Risk Officer in the planning and execution of related risk oversight activities and initiatives related to the assigned ERM Programs. Supports and facilitates the ongoing development and maturation of Strategic Risk policy and procedure documentation, development and maintenance of enterprise wide as well as targeted training, communication and ongoing oversight activities across the enterprise. Executes key components of the design and delivery of the Strategic Risk Programs, including the oversight of related program activities, functions, processes and controls. Related activities include liaising with key internal stakeholders in the preparation and reporting for management, executive and/or board level committees to provide transparent and timely escalation of key risk issues, while concurrently also demonstrating overall program effectiveness. Additionally supports critical components of assigned ERM Programs’ presentation materials for key internal stakeholders and governance forums (e.g. Business Unit Leadership, Governance and Controls Office (GCO) Leadership, Business Unit Chief Risk Officer (BUCRO) Leadership, RTOs, RPOs, Working Groups, Management Committees etc.) and external regulatory agencies, including associated preparation of participants engaged in these forums. Coordinates with and advises the GCO first line risk managers, BUCROs and Risk Type Owners (for Credit, Market, Liquidity, Operational, Compliance, Technology, Strategic Risk) to ensure assigned Strategic Risk Program requirements and expectations are understood and executed appropriately. The position demands the ability to successfully manage competing priorities and deliverables, communicate succinctly, regularly and effectively ensure escalation of key risks associated with the execution of the Strategic Risk Oversight Programs to stakeholders including the ERM Program Managers, Chief Strategic Risk Officer and ERM Leadership teams. There is the expectation that the Enterprise Strategic Risk Officer will often need to work independently, think outside the box and operate with guidance in only the most complex situation.

The Enterprise Strategic Risk Officer will be expected to assist with interaction with the several key Risk Programs, Corporate Functions, and other key stakeholders within Truist. Interaction includes the need for ongoing monitoring, evidencing effective challenge, providing reporting, proactively arranging meetings, handling inquiries and providing advice/guidance while meeting required deliverables per other Risk Program expectations and requirements. The primary internal stakeholder constituencies and programs are set out below:

Enterprise Resiliency - Enterprise Change Risk Management - Products & Services - Business Sales Practices Risk - Enterprise Complaints Governance & Oversight - Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) -
Capital Risk Management - Enterprise Data Risk Management and Oversight Risk Identification - Client Advocacy - Enterprise Fraud Risk Management Risk Measurement (Risk Appetite) - Client Satisfaction Measurement Enterprise Governance, Policy and Program Execution - Risk Taxonomy / Governance Risk Controls - Climate Risk Management - Enterprise Issues Management - Security and Intelligence Operations - Compliance and Enterprise Redress - Enterprise Performance Acceleration - Social Media Monitoring
Corporate Communications - Human Capital Management - Teammate Concerns & Conduct Oversight - Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability - Incentive Compensation Risk - Teammate Relations - Corporate Strategy Group Internal and External Loss Events - Third Party Risk Management - Corporate Treasury - Investor Relations - Strategic Finance - Crisis Management & Incident Response - Liquidity Risk Management

LOCATION:

Please note- to be considered for these roles, candidates must be in one of the following locations a minimum of 4 days per week:

• Charlotte NC - 214 North Tryon Street
• Atlanta, GA - 303 Peachtree Street

No Full Remote/Telecommute. No Relocation Assistance.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Drives critical elements of the design, development, implementation, and oversight of one or more assigned ERM Programs (e.g., Issues Management Program, Risk Measurement Program, Policy Management Program) to support the aligned ERM Risk Program Owner.

2. Supports and facilitates assigned ERM Programs policy and procedure documentation, training, communication and oversight activities across the enterprise.

3. Executes key components of the design and delivery of Quality Assurance related to assigned ERM Programs, including the testing strategy, outputs, and reporting for management and/or board level committees to demonstrate program effectiveness.

4. Coordinates with and supports Governance and Controls Office (GCOs) officers , Business Unit Chief Risk Officers (BUCROs) and Risk Program Owners ensure assigned ERM Programs requirements are understood and executed appropriately.

5. Provides thought leadership, subject matter expertise and indirect leadership within the broader ERM organization to plan and execute key strategic initiatives related to assigned ERM Programs.

6. Supports critical components of assigned ERM Programs presentation materials for key internal stakeholders (e.g. Business Unit Leadership, GCO Leadership, BUCRO Leadership, Risk Program Owners, Management Committees) and external regulators, including the associated preparation for ERM Leadership team.

7. Communicates regularly and escalates risks associated with execution of ERM Programs to the applicable ERM Program Managers, ERM Risk Program Owner and ERM Leadership team.

8. Work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and training.

2. Ten+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Broad and in-depth knowledge within own professional discipline and other related disciplines.  Sound understanding of business and organizational strategies and processes.

4. Knowledge of the industry’s competitive landscape and an understanding of the market and regulatory factors that shape the industry.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audiences.  Ability to influence others to adopt a new perspective and handle interpersonal issues with tact and diplomacy.

6. Ability to exercise judgment and sophisticated skills in solving complex technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of business objectives and priorities.

7. Ability to lead projects of significant complexity and risk exposure.  Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Min. 5 years of experience in risk management in the first or second line of defense.

• Ideally resource will have experience working at a medium to large Financial Institution.

• Experience working with reputational and/or strategic risk programs is preferred but not essential.

• Prior experience working in context of Risk Programs (e.g., risk & controls risk and controls assessments, issues management, risk identification, change risk management, risk measurement etc.).

• Prior data and analytical experience preferable.

• Demonstratable ability to prioritize multiple engagements and assignments concurrently. Resource must execute efforts while delivering tasks and projects within tight deadlines.

• Strong ability to develop presentations and support materials.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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