Senior Third-Party Risk & AI Transformation Lead

First Citizens; Raleigh, Charlotte, Phoenix (NC, NC, AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens is seeking a Senior Risk Officer to lead the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program and implement AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency and regulatory alignment. The role collaborates across Risk, Technology, and Business Lines to scale risk assessment capabilities and accelerate due diligence.

The position focuses on maturing TPRM processes, data quality, and reporting, while serving as a subject-matter expert during examinations and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years in Enterprise/Operational Risk and Project Management or consulting.
• Or High School Diploma with 10+ years in Enterprise/Operational Risk and Project Management or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of TPRM AI and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce due diligence costs.
• Drive enhancements to TPRM program and framework to align with regulatory expectations and best practices.
• Develop and maintain third-party risk methodologies, standards, and lifecycle processes.
• Define and prioritize business requirements for the TPRM system of record to improve workflow automation and data quality.
• Enhance fourth-party risk management and concentration risk oversight through improved mapping and reporting.

Skills

Enterprise Risk

Operational Risk

Project Management

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

First Citizens is seeking a Senior Risk Officer to lead the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program and implement AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency and regulatory alignment. The role collaborates across Risk, Technology, and Business Lines to scale risk assessment capabilities and accelerate due diligence.

The position focuses on maturing TPRM processes, data quality, and reporting, while serving as a subject-matter expert during examinations and inquiries.