Segment Risk Manager Sr – Business Continuity & Resiliency

Huntington National Bank; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank is seeking a Segment Risk Manager Sr – Business Continuity & Resiliency to lead risk governance for a major business segment. You will own design and execution of continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience programs, coordinating with Corporate Risk and Audit to ensure preparedness and regulatory alignment.

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in risk-related roles are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk Management or Operational Risk.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree 4 additional years of segment-specific or risk related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and regulatory risk management programs for a major business segment.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct self-monitoring, testing, and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between business segment, Corporate Risk, and Audit.
• Escalate significant risks, control gaps, and issues to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Partner with business leaders to align risk management activities with strategic objectives.
• Lead remediation efforts, including action planning, ownership, and tracking to resolution.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA).
• Coordinate with IT and stakeholders to align disaster recovery strategies and recovery objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Lead crisis management response and incident coordination during business disruptions.
• Design and execute continuity testing, training, and post-incident improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive communication

Crisis leadership

Operational risk

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Remediation management

Vendor continuity risk

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

The Segment Risk Manager Sr – Business Continuity & Resiliency leads operational risk oversight while owning the design and execution of business continuity, disaster recovery, and resiliency programs for a major business segment. This role ensures effective risk governance, regulatory compliance, and organizational preparedness for disruptive events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and regulatory risk management programs for a major business segment.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct self-monitoring, testing, and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) in alignment with Corporate Risk requirements.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between business segment, Corporate Risk, and Audit.
• Escalate significant risks, control gaps, and issues to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Partner with business leaders to align risk management activities with strategic objectives.
• Lead remediation efforts, including action planning, ownership, and tracking to resolution.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA).
• Coordinate with IT and stakeholders to align disaster recovery strategies and recovery objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Lead crisis management response and incident coordination during business disruptions.
• Design and execute continuity testing, training, and post-incident improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk Management or Operational Risk.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree 4 additional years of segment-specific or risk related experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, or related discipline
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred
• Prior leadership or people management experience
• Experience building or managing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs
• Knowledge of operational resiliency frameworks and industry standards (ISO 22301, NIST, FFIEC)
• Familiarity with crisis management structures and incident command protocols
• Experience conducting Business Impact Analyses and scenario planning exercises
• Understanding of third-party/vendor continuity risk management
• Ability to define and track recovery metrics (RTO, RPO)
• Experience facilitating tabletop exercises and resilience simulations
• Strong executive communication and crisis leadership capability
• Ability to influence across business, technology, and risk functions
• Relevant certifications (CBCP, MBCP, CRISC, CISM, or similar)

Exempt Status

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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