Business Risk & Controls Program Manager; Remote

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

As a first line of risk professional, this position is responsible for the support and execution of various risk programs and activities within Enterprise Technology & Operations Business Risk & Controls adhering to the Bank's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. Supports the management of business risks and controls across all risk types along with the execution of risk policies, standards, procedures and/or program requirements.

Assists communication between the business, the 2nd & 3rd line, and regulators.

• The Business Risk & Controls Program Manager plays a vital role in evaluating the effectiveness of controls within First Citizen Bank’s Enterprise Technology & Operations (ET&O) organization, primarily in the Technology and Cyber Security domains. The position will develop testing plans to assess the adequacy of design and operation effectiveness of Cyber and Technology controls. Additionally, the Business Risk & Controls Program Manager will escalate and communicate any findings identified through control testing to control owners to help facilitate remediation of identified findings.
  
  The right candidate will function as a mentor to less experienced team members.
• Perform Control Testing:
  Perform testing of controls in Cyber and Technology domains. Evaluate control design and validate the operating effectiveness of controls in mitigating, monitoring, and reporting risk throughout the ET&O organization in accordance with departmental and enterprise standards. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline control testing and reporting.
• Support Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA):
  Working with the  &C team, RCSA Team, and members of the Business Units, leverage risk assessments and control testing results to support RCSA execution to support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of organizational risks.
• Project Management:
  Manages assigned work to ensure results meet identified timelines for the assigned portion of the annual plan. Additionally, participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Relationship Development:
  Build and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders including multiple levels of management, the  &C team, internal auditors, external auditors, and other internal controls assurance functions.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operational Risk

Preferred Area of Study:
Technology, Cyber Security, or Risk Management

Preferred Area of

Experience:

Project Management or Internal/External Consulting

License or Certification Type: CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP certifications preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control frameworks
• Knowledge of various banking and government regulatory requirements and processes
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk in a large financial institution
• IT Auditing or Control Testing in the Technology or Cyber Security domains
• Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management, and various committees
• Experience in a Large Financial Institution (LFI)

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $95,727 and $125,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at