Sr Business Risk Process Manager

First Citizens Bank; Westminster (CO); Remote; USD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Senior Business Risk Process Manager to enhance risk awareness and accountability within the Commercial Division. This remote role focuses on developing and executing risk programs, particularly in commercial lending processes, and involves collaboration with senior leadership to promote a risk-aware culture.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Enterprise Risk.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations for financial institutions.
• Experience developing presentations for Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Implement the First Line Monitoring Program for commercial lending.
• Support leadership during audits and manage remediation projects.
• Drive effective change management communications among stakeholders.

Skills

Risk Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Phoenix, Minnesota, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Denver.

Our Loan Administration team is looking to hire a Senior Business Risk Process Manager supporting the SVB Commercial Division. This position is an individual contributor and will report directly to the Director, Business Risk Process Management within the Loan Administration organization, with a dotted line reporting to the Business Risk & Controls Office.

This position will be responsible for the development and execution of first line risk programs, primarily focusing on the design and implementation of a newly created First Line Monitoring Program, emphasizing Commercial Lending and Loan Closing processes. The role involves collaboration with the Business Risk & Controls office and Credit Administration to identify and communicate results to Senior Leadership.

The candidate will consult with, educate, and support the execution of first line risk programs, promoting risk awareness and ownership across the Bank while adhering to the Company's Risk Appetite and Strategy.

This is a prominent role within SVB, serving as a subject matter expert on commercial banking processes to drive accountability and risk ownership in the Commercial Division. The ideal candidate will foster awareness, operational accountability, and a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.

The role also involves supporting the development and implementation of the First Line Monitoring Program and leading high-visibility issue remediation initiatives, requiring strong change and project management skills. Connecting related teams and workflows is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Implement the First Line Monitoring Program focusing on commercial lending credit approval and loan closing processes, including review of Associate workpapers.
• Support business leadership during 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense (LOD) exams and audits, managing remediation projects.
• Participate in risk governance meetings, communicating findings from the First Line Monitoring Program.
• Drive effective change management communications among 1st LOD stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the control environment through insights.
• Communicate issues and requests proactively, maintaining a 'no surprises' approach.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience in Commercial Lending, Enterprise Risk, Credit Review, Control Testing supporting Commercial Lending, or similar fields. Alternatively, High School or GED with 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and supervisory guidance for large financial institutions.
• Experience developing presentations and presenting to Senior Leadership.
• Understanding of business strategy, risk profile, and exposures.
• Experience building risk teams.
• Proven change management and stakeholder persuasion skills.

This posting is active for 5 days from the initial date, with possible extensions. The base pay for Denver ranges from $122,804 to $163,739 annually, determined by experience and other factors. Total compensation may include bonuses, benefits, and other incentives. For more details, visit First Citizens Benefits.