The Business Unit Risk Advisor 1 serves as a first line of defense partner to Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data leadership in the Technology, Data, & Operations organization to assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risk in alignment with the company’s enterprise risk framework.
Requirements
- Experience in compliance and operational risk mitigation and remediation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
- Relevant Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation governance and/or delivery experience
- Proficiency and knowledge in ARCHER GRC Platform.
- Demonstrated experience in formal risk roles (e.g., Business Unit Risk Management, Technology Risk Oversight, Audit), specifically in support of Technology Organizations.
- Experience in creating issues to mitigate risk and experience validating evidence for issue closure.
- 6+ years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management or equivalent work experience and training, and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide risk advice and serve as risk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assigned Business Unit across all risk types to promote and strengthen compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and risk program requirements.
- Partner with first and second line defense teammates across assigned business areas in identifying, escalating and in remediating risk control gaps to ensure compliance with Enterprise Risk Management programs and policy.
- Assess, test and effectively challenge the assigned Business Unit to aide in the evaluations and self-identification of risk control weaknesses. Assist with evaluation and assessment of the remediation efforts to confirm adequate resolution.
- Aggregate, report and communicate risk results to inform teammate stakeholders of the existing risk environment and escalate material concerns to Business Unit leaders and committees.
- Monitor & report on emerging risks potentially impactful to Business Unit partners and Truist. Implement processes and record retention routines necessary to ensure Business Unit compliance with enterprise risk monitoring requirements.
- Oversee risk appetite and business risk strategy ensuring adherence to defined limits. Effort includes risk identification, risk acceptance and risk prioritization of current and emerging risks.
- Understand Business Unit goals, provide risk management expertise in strategic projects and seek engagement from appropriate peers for guidance and input.
Other
- Foundational knowledge of financial services and technology operations, with a growing understanding of risk disciplines such as operational, technology, compliance, and third-party risk, including AI and data risk.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, relationship-building skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic risk environment are essential.
- The Business Unit Risk Advisor I is expected to contribute to building a strong risk culture and to collaborate effectively with risk and technology teams to support sound risk management practices.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
