CRE Risk Advisory Leader - Controls & Process Improvement

U.S. Bank; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Risk Advisor to partner with CRE business leaders on operational risk, controls, governance and process improvement.

The role emphasizes issue remediation, risk assessment, and collaboration across risk, compliance, audit, and operations. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong capabilities in governance, project management, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted risk advisor to Commercial Real Estate business partners on operational risk matters, controls, governance, and procedural requirements.
• Support issue identification, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and resolution of operational risk events.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate risks associated with new initiatives, organizational changes, and business process enhancements.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives, including process mapping, control evaluation, and workflow optimization.
• Coordinate and support internal audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation activities.
• Assist with risk and control documentation, governance activities, and ongoing monitoring efforts.
• Support business continuity planning, third-party oversight, and operational resiliency initiatives.
• Assess downstream impacts of organizational and business changes and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across risk, compliance, audit, legal, operations, and business functions to address complex issues.
• Monitor operational risk trends and emerging concerns and provide recommendations to strengthen business processes and controls.
• Communicate risk-related findings, recommendations, and project updates to business leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Issue remediation

Audit tracking

Governance processes

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Controls and risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

nCino

Archer

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Risk Advisor to partner with CRE business leaders on operational risk, controls, governance and process improvement.

The role emphasizes issue remediation, risk assessment, and collaboration across risk, compliance, audit, and operations. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong capabilities in governance, project management, and stakeholder communications.