Overview:

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

This role will work with a team of First Line Risk Management associates responsible for working across Information Technology to develop and implement cutting edge risk solutions to ensure the Bank's continued stability and success. The IT Risk Consultant will partner with IT Senior Leadership and their teams to identify risks in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded. Responsible for providing advice, guidance, and effective challenge to the Digital & Consumer Banking areas on potential issues or risks related to their risk management, governance and oversight processes. Consult on the design and implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate risks to an acceptable level. In addition, will manage key risk activities and work with stakeholders on new and changing risk programs.

Responsibilities:

Risk Oversight & Monitoring - Provides objective oversight of risks through effective challenge using defined methodologies and subject matter expertise. Provides leadership, consultation, and support for risk management. Fosters business unit relationships and implements training to promote engagement in risk management programs, including compliance with all risk policies and standards. May assist with presentations, workshops, and other materials as necessary to communicate risk management tactics. May provide guidance to less experienced associates in the department.

Risk Management Proficiency - Maintains a strong knowledge of risk management developments or changes within the organization, industry, and market. Develops active relationships within professional networks to stay current on emerging issues and regulatory requirements. Communicates risk vision and regulatory requirements to applicable stakeholders, including less experienced associates in the work group.

Business Support - Provides support for business programs, initiatives, and leaders. Serves as a consultant on risk best practices, processes, and regulatory requirements. Facilitates reporting and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Financial Services, Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance or Accounting OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Financial Services, Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance or AccountingPreferred Area of Experience: Operational Risk Management in an IT organizationLicense or Certification Type: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Preferred, Other relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA PreferredPreferred Experience/Skill(s):Knowledge of risk techniques and practices

Experience performing Risk Assessments

Experience performing gap assessments as per FFIEC IT Examiner’s handbook

Knowledge of developing Processes, Risks, and Controls

Knowledge of Infrastructure and End User Services processes, risks, controls, and platforms

Experience with advisory work related to networking, platform computing, cloud services, patch management

Knowledge of testing protocols for controls

Knowledge of standard risk management or control frameworks such as COBIT, ISO, NIST, and ITIL

Knowledge of operational and enterprise risk management including identification, assessment, and escalation of risk issues

Proficiency in assessing risk and risk management practices.

Knowledge of financial sector regulatory practices for a large financial institution

Effective at communicating audience-appropriate information to technical, management, and executive audiences

Experience managing risk, performing governance activities, and risk assessment activities in Large Financial Institutions (>5 years) Advanced

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

This job posting has been extended until October 18, 2024.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $118,957 and $182,400. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

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: