Senior Risk Analytics Consultant

First Citizens Bank; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Senior Risk Analytics Consultant to enhance their ACL governance and reporting processes. This remote role involves producing high-quality reporting packages, maintaining documentation, and automating workflows. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and significant experience in financial or risk management roles.

Qualifications

• 8 years in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling required.
• Familiarity with reserve frameworks like ACL, CECL is preferred.
• Strong detail orientation for committee materials.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and committee materials for the Allowance Council.
• Automate reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Model Development teams.

Skills

VBA macros

Base SAS programming

GAAP

Basel III

Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or Predictive Analytics

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Workiva

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

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Overview

This position supports the preparation, coordination, and automation of Allowance Council and committee materials as part of the company’s ACL governance and reporting processes. The role plays a key part in driving consistency, transparency, and efficiency in how ACL insights and decisions are reported to senior leadership and governance bodies. The Senior Risk Analytics Consultant, ACL Reporting & Governance, will assist in producing high-quality reporting packages, maintain documentation of governance decisions, and help automate workflows using Workiva and other platforms. This role partners across Finance, Risk, and Model Development teams to ensure accurate, well-governed reporting aligned with regulatory expectations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Committee Support: Assist in compiling and formatting materials for the Allowance Council and related committee meetings, including slides, agendas, exhibits, and meeting minutes. Track key decisions, approvals, and action items from governance forums and maintain centralized documentation for audit readiness. Ensure consistent messaging and alignment with ACL policies and internal governance standards.
• Workiva Automation & Reporting Processes: Support the build and maintenance of reporting templates and processes within Workiva to drive automation, reduce manual effort, and ensure accuracy. Partner with Technology, Data, and Reporting teams to integrate data sources and automate content updates across recurring reporting deliverables. Contribute to process documentation and version control practices to support auditability and operational efficiency.
• Reporting Accuracy & Quality Control: Perform reconciliations and validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of ACL data in governance reports. Assist with the application of data quality controls and consistency reviews across executive summaries, dashboards, and committee materials.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal partners in Finance, Risk, Accounting, and Model Development to incorporate performance insights, economic scenarios, and reserve movements into reporting packages. Help translate complex analytics and technical content into clear, business-ready reporting for governance stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Analysis, or Statistical Modeling.

Preferred Education: Advanced Degree

Area of Study: Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or Predictive Analytics.

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Skills

• Experience in developing VBA macros in Microsoft Access and Excel
• Experience with Base SAS programming or SAS Enterprise Guide
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing, and bank accounting/regulatory reporting requirements

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ACL, CECL, or similar reserve frameworks.
• Experience with Workiva for reporting automation.
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing and preparing committee materials.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other analytical tools is a plus.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards. First Citizens Bank provides a competitive benefits program. More info: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Banking and Financial Services

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