AVP, First Line Risk Officer (hybrid) NY/NJ - Commercial Real Estate

First Citizens; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Business Process Analyst to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role focuses on driving risk management and operational controls within the Commercial Finance Division. You will be responsible for implementing first-line defense processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations while supporting the execution teams in risk and control activities. If you have a passion for strategic planning and operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and offers competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in risk management or 6+ years with a high school diploma.
• Experience in operational and strategic risk management at a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage risk processes ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Support risk governance and reporting activities for effective risk management.

Skills

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Operational Controls

Compliance Testing

Audit Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office located in New York or New Jersey.

The AVP, Business Process Analyst will serve as business & operations subject matter experts (SME) for the Commercial Finance Division within FCB’s Commercial Bank. Individual will be accountable for driving the implementation and execution of First Line of Defense Business (FLOD) business processes, ensuring processes & operational controls meet risk and regulatory obligations. Will support Commercial Finance execution teams with the implementation and ongoing execution of risk and control activities, to include Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA); issue & audit management; control & compliance testing.

Responsibilities

FLOD Risk Strategic Activities – Works with Sr. Business Process Risk Manager (BPRM) and Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of Commercial Finance to help implement risk management strategies ensuring key risks are appropriately managed and are aligned. Provides BU risk considerations for business/strategic plans. Supports review of risk programs outputs, ensuring bank and regulatory alignment.

FLOD Risk Program Implementation – Supports the implementation and maintenance of the execution channel’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures. Maintains sufficient knowledge of business operations, risks, controls and related laws and regulatory guidance. Participates in mandatory risk training and educates BU associates on key risk programs and topics. Ensures that risks are identified, escalated, and mitigated in a timely manner. Coordinates with other functions (i.e. Compliance, 2LOD) to ensure alignment with broader risk management and governance objectives.

FLOD Risk Governance & Reporting – Supports the CUO with preparation, coordination, and delivery of relevant FLOD risk governance group meetings and forum(s). Assists forum secretary with pre-planning activities like calendar scheduling, report collection and assembly, agenda formation, meeting administration such as attendance, tracking of motions by voting members, minute taking, and follow-up log item resolution including prep of any escalation items. Provides feedback and coordinates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk. Assists with the implementation of program policies, standards, and procedures. Monitors and ensures the incorporation of Risk Limits into core BU processes.

Internal Assurance & Regulatory Engagement – May assist with the preparation for external examinations and internal audits and provide materials as directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in.

Preferred:

• 5+ years operational, strategic, and reputational risk management experience at a leading financial institution.
• Working with or supporting Commercial Real Estate departments.
• Experience identifying reputational strategic, compliance, technology, and operational risks.
• Experience assessing adequacy of controls and recommending controls.
• Experience developing presentations and presenting to Senior Leadership or Committees.

If hired in New York or New Jersey, the base pay for this position is generally between $100,000.00 and $140,000.00. 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.