Dir Bank Operations First Line Risk
Sterling National Bank
- Jericho, NY
- $125,000-137,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Facilitate enterprise risk program execution, quality assurance and reporting.
- Support/ develop Banking Operations participation in RCSA, specifically process definition, control identification, procedural completeness, risk rating, and testing/ quality control opportunities.
- Drive effective Issue Management protocols within Banking Operation lines of business by ensuring issue are properly documented, risk rated, mitigation actions are sound and achievable within timeline, reporting status, chasing updates, issue maintenance through closure.
- Lead effective SOX control program executions, by ensuring controls are properly documented, understood by control owners, executed timely with quality, and managed.
- Lead in the design, creation, gathering an reporting of various risk/control/ performance metrics as related to Banking Operations business lines.
- Quality Review and document effective testing across a wide range of applications impacting clients and colleagues by coordinating test activities/deliverables and communicating all results with all stakeholders.
- Perform control testing across Bank Operations to ensure positive client experience while complying with regulations and carrying out the company's defined risk management.
- Challenge effectiveness of design and operation of instituted risk programs within Operations.
- Review or Create action plans with senior leaders to remediate any noted deficiencies.
- Design and review reports to senior management and executive committees on risk programs results, unmitigated risks with strategies and efforts to address, and assists with regulatory examination preparation.
- Remain a subject matter expert about the business risks, current and emerging.
- BS in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Operational risk management, enterprise risk management, or audit experience required. Project management and banking experience preferred.
- Able to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timelines and expectations required.
- High level of professionalism, ability to effectively influence and develop relationships across the organization.
- 7-10 years of experience working in a similar risk and control function either in first, second, or third line of defense.
- Substantial experience in working within/ aligned to a Consumer or Commercial Banking Operations area.
- SOX Program or testing experience, is a plus.
- Requires someone who is control-minded, can identify areas of concern in the workflow process and who is process oriented.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive better outcomes.
- Demonstrated conceptual thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently in a continuously changing environment.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Energetic and positive outlook.
- Ability to partner effectively across the organization and develop positive working relationships.
- Inquisitive nature, resourcefulness, and ability to seek out information.
- Advanced PC/system skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio