Strategic Risk & Controls Manager – Banking

Simmons Bank; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank is seeking a Business Risk & Controls Manager (BCM) to partner with Retail and SMB Banking, translating enterprise risk frameworks into practical controls. You will guide adherence to risk standards while enabling efficient business operations and timely risk remediation.

In this role you will lead control testing, RCSA activities, and issue management, while coordinating with Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management to strengthen governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, risk, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in operational risk, controls, and retail management (10+ years in lieu of degree).
• Advanced degree preferred with relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with leadership to manage risk within the unit.
• Operate within the ERM framework and liaise with Compliance, Risk Mgmt, and Audit.
• Oversee controls testing and remediation and monitor risk exposures.
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory exams; provide ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Operational risk knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Independent work adaptability

Project management

Financial & regulatory literacy

Technical reporting

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/risk or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workiva

MetricStream

RSA Archer

MS Office

Banking platform experience

Job description

Simmons Bank is seeking a Business Risk & Controls Manager (BCM) to partner with Retail and SMB Banking, translating enterprise risk frameworks into practical controls. You will guide adherence to risk standards while enabling efficient business operations and timely risk remediation.

In this role you will lead control testing, RCSA activities, and issue management, while coordinating with Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management to strengthen governance across the organization.