First-Line Risk & Control Leader

First Horizon Corp.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Corp. is seeking a Senior First Line Risk & Control Officer to partner with business leaders and drive a strong risk and control environment.

The role blends design work with live risk management, including issue resolution, regulatory inquiries, and reporting to leadership. The ideal candidate brings extensive banking risk experience, strong governance knowledge, and the ability to influence executives without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in banking or regulated financial institutions.
• Direct hands-on experience in risk management or control disciplines.
• Experience owning issues management or RCSA.
• Knowledge of three lines of defense and risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Execute first line issues lifecycle from intake to closure and remediation.
• Manage risk events with root cause analysis and escalation.
• Document and map processes for risk and control self-assessments.
• Apply control design and testing in the first line.
• Partner with business leaders to identify emerging risks and indicators.
• Support regulatory examinations and internal audits in assigned areas.
• Contribute to risk reporting and leadership materials.

Skills

Issues management

Risk event management

RCSA

Controls management

Risk identification

Regulatory & audit engagement

Reporting & risk culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Horizon Corp. is seeking a Senior First Line Risk & Control Officer to partner with business leaders and drive a strong risk and control environment.

The role blends design work with live risk management, including issue resolution, regulatory inquiries, and reporting to leadership. The ideal candidate brings extensive banking risk experience, strong governance knowledge, and the ability to influence executives without direct authority.