Credit Risk Strategy & Governance Lead

Truist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Vacation + holidays

Job summary

Truist is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Risk professional to manage governance, measurement and reporting across Credit Risk programs. You will support the Head and Senior Manager in preparing executive deliverables and lead modernization initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Accounting, 10+ years in bank credit risk, and strong Excel/data skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential for cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent education and related training.
• Ten+ years of bank credit risk related experience.
• Excellent skills in credit risk identification, measurement, governance and reporting activities.
• Meaningful Supervisory experience.
• Strong quantitative, governance and analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to think strategically, multi-task and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and administer credit risk program activities including risk identification, measurement, governance and reporting.
• Prepare materials for enterprise risk programs and provide executive-ready deliverables.
• Support modernization initiatives and portfolio analysis to improve reporting and insights.
• Provide subject-matter expertise for audits and regulatory examinations.
• Lead projects advancing credit portfolio strategy, governance and modernization.
• Review Credit Risk Inventories and Key Risk Indicators and related policies.
• Liaise with Audit Directors, Risk Officers, and Business Unit leaders.
• Coach, mentor and develop teammates.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Supervisory experience

Excel skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Influencing

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Truist is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Risk professional to manage governance, measurement and reporting across Credit Risk programs. You will support the Head and Senior Manager in preparing executive deliverables and lead modernization initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Accounting, 10+ years in bank credit risk, and strong Excel/data skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential for cross‑functional collaboration.