Director Bus Risk & Controls Advisory-Tech/Cyber

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

As Director First Line Risk Management, Technology, you will be a member of the banks Enterprise Technology & Operations (ET&O), Business Risk and Controls (BRC) organization. This position is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and execution of various risk programs and Business Unit (BU) risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role manages associates and/or teams that engage with Technology or Cyber business risks and controls across all risk types. Facilitates and/or monitors execution of risk policies, procedures and/or program requirements. Also, this position provides guidance to effectively manage risks. The role manages the communication of risk related information and serves as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management Department, regulators, and FCB business units. The director participates in strategy discussions and provides input to promote risk awareness and ownership across Technology or Cyber. Lastly, this role builds and develops collaborative partnerships with senior management across lines of business, internal departments, Risk Management program leaders, peer managers within first line of defense risk, and other stakeholders to enhance Technology's or Cyber's risk management capabilities. Manages the recruitment, training, and development process for staff.

• Risk Strategic Activities - Works with Business Risk & Controls leader and senior management to create risk management strategies ensuring key risks are appropriately managed and are aligned. Provides BU risk considerations for business and/or strategic plans. Effectively challenges risk programs outputs, ensuring bank and regulatory alignment. Manages and recommends enhancements to internal controls, ensuring control testing is in place and results are in line with the Control Standards.
• Risk Governance and Reporting - Oversees the development of BU risk reports that provide comprehensive view of risks that impact the BU and monitors BU risk and control performance. Identifies and summarizes Top and Emerging trends and actions needed to address impacts. Ensures established BU Risk Limits are appropriately incorporated into core processes and are aligned with the Bank's risk appetite. Advises BU senior leadership in relevant risk governance meetings, utilizing an understanding of the BU operations, risks, controls and related laws and regulatory guidance. Ensures timely communication around current and emerging issues and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Program Implementation - Provides feedback and collaborates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk. Supports the implementation of risk program policies, standards and procedures. Coordinates risk assessments to evaluate and manage key risks. Partners with BU and stakeholders to develop action plans and mitigation strategies to address root causes and prevent issue recurrence. Coordinates with other functions (i.e. Compliance, 2LOD) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives. Participates in regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits in collaboration with internal stakeholders along with regulatory submissions, response and reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission. Monitor regulatory developments and findings and assesses their potential impact on the organization's risk profile and regulatory compliance.
• Managerial Functions - Consulted on changes to team processes, procedures and efficiencies to meet objectives. Manages the performance training and evaluation of staff. Maximizes department achievements by providing professional development. Participates in mandatory risk training and educates BU personnel on key risk programs and topics. Develops and manages short- and long-term staffing needs.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk.

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk.

Additional Requirements:

• Proven Technology and/ or Cyber First Line Risk Management experience.
• Expertise in Information Technology systems, processes, and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IT policies, standards, and procedures frameworks as well as their development and implementation.
• Ability to track and coordinate large complex processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, guidelines and industry frameworks including COBIT, ISO, ITIL, NIST, CIS, FAIR, SOX, and FFIEC.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise and operational risk as well as risk control frameworks.
• Proficiency in assessing risk and risk management practices.
• Ability to demonstrate courage and independence when communicating with executive management and senior leadership when presenting complex issues, recommendations, and program opinions.
• Proven management and organization skills.
• Ability to influence.
• Communication skills - presentation.
• Customer service skills.
• Detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial Services experience.
• Large Financial Institution experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Consulting (Internal or External) experience.
• Applicable certifications: CRCM, PMP, CERP, CAMS; ISACA CISA, ISACA CRISC
• Advanced degree.

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.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $164,280 and $260,896. 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.

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.