AVP, Validation Manager

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

As AVP, Validation Manager, you will be responsible for certifying the accuracy and completeness of documentation, scope, and path approval relative to remediations in addition to other initiatives for the Remediation COE. You will also provide oversight and thought leadership to drive control effectiveness. This team is focused on providing support to FRC and analytic resources to ensure logic the remediation life cycle is clearly documented and provides proper risk mitigation for the entire business and our customers. Additionally, this role supports the innovation ideation process improvement initiative while identifying opportunities to streamline approaches to drive consistency, efficiency, and overall process effectiveness.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead documentation reviews hyper focused on effectiveness and appropriateness to ensure risks are mitigated.

• Perform targeted reviews and continuous monitoring activities focused on control environment health within the COE.

• Monitor and report trend analysis to drive process evolution to ensure effective and dynamic support for the business.

• Lead escalated finding review to ensure efficient resolution.

• Perform targeted compliance reviews and continuous monitoring activities.

• Maintain a clear understanding of regulatory and audit requirements for internal and external testing.

• Work with a dedicated team focused on ensuring remediation actions and relative analytic efforts are clearly documented and provide proper risk mitigation for the entire business and our customers.

• Support internal and external audit activities as needed.

• Reduce manual work, improve consistency, and provide more timely insights through analytics and automation-based solutions.

• Manage projects vital to a strong control environment through control reporting focused on targeting inefficiencies and process gaps, while driving timely, agile results that effectively mitigate risks.

• Provide thought leadership in various initiatives/projects by providing clear directives and documentation.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or in lieu 7+ years of banking experience

• 3+ years of experience in working with Issue Management, Remediation, Risk, Compliance, and/or Audit.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint.

• Able to work hours that compliment US work hours, 8a – 5p EST Monday through Friday

• Able to travel 5% of the time

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with mapping out new processes and reviewing current processes to find gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Big-picture understanding of processes and framework with the ability to work across functions and teams for unified resolution of remediations and projects.

• Ability to work on a number of different projects simultaneously with varying complexity and length while establishing priorities and coordinating work cross-functionally.

• Ability to communicate with business and technical stakeholders using strong written communication and presentation skills.

• Working knowledge of business systems (FiServ, DM10, Content Navigator, VisionPlus, etc.), data, & processes

• Familiar with CFPB, OCC, and other regulatory agencies, rules, and regulations

• Ability to make decisions based on quantitative analysis and creative thinking.

• Ability to handle sensitive issues with uncompromising integrity and confidentiality.

• Strong self-starter balanced with desire to achieve team goals.

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diplom