Business Risk & Controls Advisor - Artificial Intelligence

Overview

This is a remote position that can be hired only in North Carolina.

This position is responsible for advising the Enterprise Data and Analytics Unit (BU) risk activities in adherence with the Company’s Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. Supports the management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) risks and controls across all risk types along with the execution of risk policies, standards, procedures, and/or program requirements. Provides advisory services to manage risks. Assists communication across Data, Technology and/or Cyber, the 2nd & 3rd line, and regulators. Helps with influencing the achievement of shared departmental goals.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business Risk & Controls Knowledge and Expertise - Develops and maintains a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in the organization’s business environment, including industry markets, products, services, client-base and competitive landscape. Ability to analyze and interpret business trends and drivers to identify underlying patterns, interdependencies and emerging opportunities and risks and operationalize 2nd line requirements for business area. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of external factors including regulatory changes, market disruptions or business operations and strategy.
• Business Risk Management Support - Supports the execution and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures with BU associates in alignment with the Company's risk management framework. Aids the business in identifying risks & control gaps. Leads the tracking and resolution of issues across the organization, ensuring timely escalation and remediation. Collaborates with BU and stakeholders to develop and execute action plans and mitigation strategies to address root causes & prevent recurrence. Monitors the status and effectiveness of issue remediation efforts, providing regular updates and reports to senior management. Coordinates with other functions (i.e. Compliance, 2LOD) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives. Supports prioritization and capacity assessment, ensuring resource alignment with strategic objectives and risk management initiatives.
• Regulatory and Internal Audit Engagement - Supports regulatory and Internal Audit inquiries, examinations, and audits in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Assists in the business development of regulatory submissions, response and reporting requirements, driving accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Risk Governance & Reporting - Defines BU risk reports that provide a comprehensive view of risks impacting the BU and/or extrapolates information from existing data and dashboards. Monitors BU risk and control performance. Effectively manages and summarizes top and emerging risks and actions to address impacts. Partners with Reporting program to ensure timely escalation of key indicator limits and breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF). Advises BRC and/or BU senior leadership and their direct reports 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.
• Collaborate with the BU to develop metrics that measure the effectiveness and adoption of AI governance, including control coverage, key risk indicators, key performance indicators, and exception management.
• Apply a solid understanding of control environments to proactively mitigate risks. Influence control owners and other stakeholders to build consensus on risk mitigation and remediation strategies including new risks that may be introduced with the use of AI.

Position Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control frameworks
• Knowledge of various banking and government regulatory requirements and processes
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk
• Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management and various committees
• Demonstrable knowledge of AI-related regulatory developments, industry standards, and recognized risk management frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001

Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management and various committees
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operations Risk
Preferred Education:Other
Preferred Area of Study:Finance or Risk Management
Preferred Area of Experience:Project Management, Internal or External Consulting. Prior experience in a Technology or Cyber Risk Organization.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:CRCM, PMP, CERP, CAMS; ISACA CISA, ISACA CRISC - IO; ISACA AAIR; AIGP 

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Additional Information

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.