Head of Risk and Regulatory Strategy

Description

At Performance Trust, we inspire financial decision makers to pursue the Path of Great Performance and help them achieve results that surpass those they would otherwise attain.  An integral part of that process involves helping our financial partners remain in regulatory good standing.   To support that function, we are seeking an experienced industry expert to lead the risk and regulatory support platform that exists within the firm.  The ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge of the risk and regulatory functions that impact financial institutions.  Working with clients, sales teams and senior management, this person will need to have the confidence and capability to effectively lead and challenge all constituencies to pursue high-performance strategies without violating or undermining conventional risk and regulatory guidelines.

Objectives of this role

• Provide guidance and support to firm leadership on issues related to bank risk management and ongoing banking regulatory requirements.
• Support sales function by reviewing and providing guidance on the risk and regulatory components of products and services that are delivered by the firm.  
• Directly support client decisions through ongoing advice and counsel on the impact of regulatory and risk management expectations.  
• Regularly communicate unique insights on emerging issues through written articles, multi-media presentations, and speaking engagements at industry and internal events.  
• Manage relationships with banking regulatory bodies and industry associations.
• Provide training, education, and support to all employees at the firm.  
• Develop banking operating policies and procedures that will guide firm and client activities.
• Provide leadership on the key strategies and offerings that are being pursued by the firm. 

Requirements

• Required skills and qualifications
• Strong experience and knowledge of banking regulatory matters and legal frameworks.
• Proven leadership in a regulatory function or other risk management role.  
• High level of effectiveness engaging with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of banking investment activities and the legal structure that guides those activities.  
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other related business field.