Third Party Enterprise Risk Management_

Westwood

Description

The Manager Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for developing and maintaining Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Policy Assurance activities within the Bank's second line of defense. This includes developing procedures, performing sample testing activities, and reviewing TPRM-related control testing results, issues and other reporting for trends. Once developed, these activities must be maintained and continuously improved upon by the Manager as requirement are enhanced to provide on-going assurance. The Manager may also provide input on updates to TPRM policy and methodology based on results of assurance activities or changes in the regulatory guidance.

Primary responsibilities include

+ Developing and performing policy assurance activities for TPRM Policy and the Third Party Risk Assessment Methodology.

+ Research and analyze risk trends to monitor TPRM Policy requirements.

+ Prepare reporting on results of assurance activities for management consumption.

+ Communicate results of assurance activities to first and second line risk management and confirm corrective actions taken as required.

+ Serve as an advisor to business unit colleagues and risk management on policy and methodology requirements.

+ Maintain understanding of industry benchmarks and regulatory changes that may impact TPRM Policy and related risk assessment requirements.

+ Support the Risk Division strategy, to build, synthesize and communicate a comprehensive, principle based view of risk management.

+ Continuously improve upon framework implementation strategy with business management, Business Unit Risk Management, and other Risk colleagues to ensure an open, adequate and effective risk mitigation culture.

+ Ensure engagement with the team, as an individual contributor, to enable the supported business to remain current with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks in a well controlled environment in tandem with Citizens’s strategic goals as well as industry best practices.

+ Take a proactive approach to advance teamwork, transparency, and accountability.

Qualifications:

+ 5+ years of relevant experience within the banking industry, risk consulting, financial services, and/or regulatory agency

+ Familiarity with banking operational risk management processes and components (risk assessment, risk mitigation, inherent/residual risk, controls, etc.)

+ Experience with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) applications including Archer

+ Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

+ Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to build relationships, facilitate discussions, and build consensus across diverse audiences/viewpoints

+ Excellent communication skills and experience producing high-quality materials for management consumption

+ Project management, including an ability to organize concurrent tasks/projects, prioritize work, and ensure timely completion

​​​​​​​Education:

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Hours & Work Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 remote

+ Hours per Week: 40

+ Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

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