Operational Risk Strategy Lead

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney is seeking an experienced risk management professional to lead the development and execution of the operational risk framework across the bank. The role partners with executive management to identify process improvements, oversee risk events, and ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include governance committees, risk strategy development, and training to promote a strong risk culture while managing cross-functional projects and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, internal audit, compliance, or related roles in financial services required.
• Professional certifications (CRCM, FRM, CRM, CAMS, CRISC, CIA, CISA) strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks, regulatory expectations, and core bank operations.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with GRC platforms, data visualization, and risk analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior and executive management to provide support and guidance on operational risk programs and requirements; analyze opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions; use risk-based analysis.
• Consult on risk management principles for emerging risks, strategic projects and initiatives.
• Provide direct oversight of operational risk related matters for multiple lines of business; oversee risk events, losses, KPIs/KRIs, and audit findings.
• Facilitate committees/forums/working groups; coordinate materials and presentations for board meetings.
• Assist in the development of operational risk strategy, goals, methodology, policy, procedures and process.
• Establish cross-functional partnerships to ensure consistent application of risk program requirements.
• Build a strong operational risk culture through training and communication strategies.
• Provide project management support for high-risk LOB projects.
• Participate in applicable committees to share knowledge with management.
• Stay abreast of regulatory guidelines applicable to these functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GRC platforms

Data visualization

Risk analytics tools

Job description

Hancock Whitney is seeking an experienced risk management professional to lead the development and execution of the operational risk framework across the bank. The role partners with executive management to identify process improvements, oversee risk events, and ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include governance committees, risk strategy development, and training to promote a strong risk culture while managing cross-functional projects and regulatory expectations.