GCO Risk Advisor III

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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:

Responsible for providing support to Business Line Management (BLM) to effectively manage risks within assigned Business Units (BU) as required by enterprise policy and Enterprise Risk Management programs.
May manage a team of Risk Advisors in providing effective challenge of risk management processes, objective oversight of controls, identification and remediation of gaps, and subject matter guidance across all risk types

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. 

Provide independent risk oversight for all eight (8) risk types in multiple assigned business units within the Retail Banking Core Business Line (CBL). Oversee risk appetite and business risk strategy ensuring adherence to defined limits. Effort includes risk identification and prioritization of current and emerging risks.

Responsible for identifying, assessing, and reporting on risk in assigned business units in order to assist the CBL in achieving its strategic objectives.  Ensure business units operate in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and within Risk Appetite. Provide SME support to front line for control implementation, risk mitigation and effective design of controls.

Responsible for providing expert risk management direction and oversight to applicable business unit senior leadership on all key risk initiatives and functions. Guide risk-taking behaviors for assigned business units; provide counsel, advice, and concurrence to senior business unit leaders to drive needed risk enhancements or remediation. Advocate Truist’s risk culture, compliance with enterprise risk initiatives and promote sound risk management practices by assigned business units.

Oversee strategic efforts to identify report, prioritize, and manage risks and/or control deficiencies, including emerging risks and risks/controls that span multiple business units. Accountabilities include serving as a subject matter expert for assigned business units, including strong awareness of internal and external risks, industry best practices, current and emerging technologies, business unit(s) regulation and requirements, and corrective action processes.

Aggregate, integrate, correlate, and report risks for assigned business unit(s) to BURM and/or applicable risk committees. Provide holistic view on issues and remediation across business unit(s).  Provide connectivity between assigned business unit(s) and other lines of defense functions as appropriate developing and maintaining effective communication with leaders and horizontal support functions within the BURM organization.   

Provide forward-looking guidance and thought leadership around data-driven and/or technology-based solutions that can improve efficiency, effectiveness and decrease risk. Partner with applicable second line of defense groups to ensure technology risks are appropriately managed.

Oversee effective operationalization of a Risk Control Self-Assessment Program, Key Indicator and other Business Environment and Internal Control Factors by assigned business units; provide consultative guidance and effective challenge as necessary.

Ensure new or revised business unit product offerings are consistent with Truist’s risk appetite, including adherence to Enterprise Change Risk Assessment requirements.

Oversee the results of monitoring, control test and quality assurance functions for potential breaches and/or systemic themes; ensure escalation and timely remediation. Provide direction and guidance in the development of controls and governance mechanisms by assigned business units.

May manage and develop a team of Risk Advisors.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or an equivalent combination of education and work experience 8+ years progressive work related experience including audit, consulting, operations, process engineering, or risk management in the financial services industry 5+ years supervisory or management level experience. Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Strong knowledge of operational and other non-financial risks Proven leadership and management skills Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to operate without close supervision Capability of handling multiple projects concurrently Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or other advanced degree Consulting experience at a corporate level Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting systems Professional designation related to risk management or field of assigned business unit(s)

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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