Governance & Control Office - Risk Advisor II

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a Business Unit Risk Advisor specialist to engage with stakeholders in managing risks and controls and to support risk program requirements. You will execute, monitor, and advise on risk activities across high-complexity areas, partnering with first- and second-line functions to close gaps and strengthen compliance.

The role requires guidance on risk programs, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management.
• Experience in compliance and operational risk mitigation and remediation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills adaptable to a dynamic and complex work environment; Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk support to assigned Business Unit across all risk types to promote and strengthen compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and risk program requirements.
• Partner with first- and second-line defense teammates across highly complex business areas in identifying, escalating and in remediating risk control gaps to ensure compliance with Enterprise Risk Management programs and policy.
• Monitor and report on emerging risks potentially impactful to Business Unit partners and Truist. Execute processes and record retention routines necessary to ensure Business Unit compliance with enterprise risk monitoring requirements.
• Understand Business Unit goals, provide risk management expertise in strategic projects and seek engagement from appropriate peers for guidance and input.
• Other activities and special projects, as deemed required.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Negotiation

Leadership

Time management

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Job Grade:

111

Please review the following job description:

The Business Unit Risk Advisor specialist engages with Business Unit stakeholders in its management of risks and controls as well as its execution of risk program requirements. Execute, facilitate and/or monitor execution of Risk Program requirements (e.g., RCSA, KRIs, etc.) for high complexity areas within the Business Unit. Provide risk advice for business stakeholders

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide risk support to assigned Business Unit across all risk types to promote and strengthen compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and risk program requirements.
2. Partner with first- and second-line defense teammates across highly complex business areas in identifying, escalating and in remediating risk control gaps to ensure compliance with Enterprise Risk Management programs and policy.
3. Monitor and report on emerging risks potentially impactful to Business Unit partners and Truist. Execute processes and record retention routines necessary to ensure Business Unit compliance with enterprise risk monitoring requirements.
4. Understand Business Unit goals, provide risk management expertise in strategic projects and seek engagement from appropriate peers for guidance and input.
5. Other activities and special projects, as deemed required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field, or equivalent education and related training.
2. 5+ years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management or equivalent work experience and training, and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
3. Experience in compliance and operational risk mitigation and remediation.
4. Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
5. Proven leadership and management skills.
6. Strong time management and organizational skills adaptable to a dynamic and complex work environment; Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
8. Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.