Description

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Senior Risk Manager with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, specifically Payments, specializing in foundational risk activities including risk identification, assessment, control design, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, enhancing risk frameworks, and partnering with senior stakeholders to embed a strong risk culture. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and driving continuous improvement in risk governance.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Operational Risk & Controls
• Regulatory Compliance (Basel, OCC, FRB, FDIC)
• Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
• Issue Management & Remediation
• Internal Audit & Regulatory Exams
• Risk Appetite & Tolerance Setting
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
• Data-Driven Risk Reporting & Analytics

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of foundational risk programs including RCSA, issue management, and control testing across multiple business lines for the Enterprise Payments Segment.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g., central banks, financial supervisory bodies) and coordinate regulatory examinations and audits for Payments.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Drive remediation of audit and regulatory issues, ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure.
• Partner with compliance, legal, and internal audit teams to prepare for and spearhead management of regulatory exams and internal reviews for the Segment.
• Oversee risk identification and assessment processes, ensuring timely escalation of emerging risks.
• Develop and deliver risk reporting to senior management and board committees, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, audit, and segments to ensure integrated compliance efforts and ensure alignment with enterprise risk framework and regulatory expectations.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices.

Risk Management

• Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
• Operational Risk Frameworks
• Issue Management & Remediation
• Control Design & Effectiveness

Regulatory Compliance

• OCC, FRB, FDIC Compliance
• Regulatory Exam Readiness
• Internal Audit/ Credit Review Coordination
• Policy & Procedure Governance

Leadership and Strategy

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Risk Culture Development
• Executive Reporting & Dashboards

Technical and Analytical

• Risk Metrics & KRIs
• Root Cause Analysis
• Scenario Analysis

Tools and Platforms

• Archer, Tableau, Power BI, Excel

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance within the banking or financial services sector.
• Knowledge of US banking regulations (e.g., Basel III, BSA/ AML, FATCA) and regulatory bodies and frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on the Segment and overall organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for drafting policies, reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Ability to identify compliance gaps and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to explain regulatory requirements clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.
• Precision in reviewing documentation, preparing regulatory responses, and monitoring compliance activities.
• Proven ability to manage regulatory projects and interact with internal teams, including senior management, and regulators.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

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