Banking Group Risk and Internal Controls Lead (Private Client Banking) - Remote

Job Description Summary :

The Banking Group Business Risk and Internal Controls Leader (BRIC) will report to the BRIC Director and partner with the Private Banking Business Unit to establish and imbed risk management programs, policies and procedures, and risk culture within the Banking Group’s First Line of Defense.

The BRIC Lead for Private Banking will help to design, build, transform and implement a risk management framework and lead the ongoing identification, assessment, and measurement of the business line’s material risks and key controls.

The BRIC Lead will bring expertise in regulatory requirements and experience in Private Banking networks and products. The Private Bank consists of Private Client Groups (PCGs) who are highly specialized in providing white glove service to High Net Worth and Commercial clients by offering Deposit products, lending, and products and services from Flagstar’s broader offerings.

This leader will collaborate with colleagues in Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance (2nd LOD) and Internal Audit (3rd LOD).

The position requires attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills. This position is critical to supporting the mission of the Banking Group to ensure risk compliance and successful execution which permit the bank grow profitably.

The salary range for this position is $117,184.74- $174,604.26- $203,315.53

Job Description : Risk Framework

Risk Framework

Builds, leads, transforms, and consistently executes an Enterprise Risk Management framework for the Private Bank.

Exemplifies high level of acumen across all risk stripes - Operational, Compliance, Strategic, Credit, Liquidity, Interest Rate, Price, and Reputational Risk.

Builds, leads, transforms, and consistently executes a Risk Governance Framework subject to Bank regulatory heightened standards, including Risk Culture, Risk Appetite, Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Governance, Risk Assessment, and Risk Monitoring & Reporting.

Builds, leads, transforms, and consistently executes Risk & Control Self-Assessment, Issue Management, Internal Operational Risk Loss Events, External Risk Events, Control Identification, Control Design and Testing, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control programs.

Ensures Risk Management Frameworks are effective to manage risks associated with Banking Group’s strategic plan.

Directly engages with Bank leaders on identified incidents and issues in root-cause analysis, action plans, supporting documentation and testing of implemented controls to effectively remediate findings or issues.

Drives risk management assessment of new products and services, including enterprise change management programs impacting Private Bank.

Ensures risk culture is imbedded across the Private Bank with appropriate training regimen.

Bank Initiative Partner

Actively influences and engages in Enterprise Risk forums and socializes with Private Bank leaders.

Directly interacts with the Bank’s regulators and internal auditors.

Works closely with the following Business Partners : Bank Examiners, External Bank Auditors, Enterprise Risk Management, Loan Review, Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance, Review, Quality Control & SOX.

Provides guidance and assistance on any SOX, RCSA (self-assessment), Internal Audit, Loan Review, State, Federal, and OCC audits or inquiries, requests or response.

Coordinates all internal / external audits and exams to ensure timely delivery of required documentation.

Facilitates requests for information and supporting research from business units and assists with and reviews final responses to all audit requests.

Collaborates with risk partners to ensure valuable reviews with meaningful results.

Procedure & Process Management

Provides direction and expertise on development of sufficient documentation including policies, procedures, processes, and user guides to increase efficiencies, reduce errors and mitigate risk.

Ensures regulatory / compliance related requirements are embedded within Business Units procedures and user guides.

Understands the current systems and their respective capabilities.

Drives change in the organization and ability to handle complex change management while remaining risk disciplined.

Ensures ongoing / annual reviews of procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Guidance and Communication

Assists in the interpretation of complex regulatory requirements and effectively communicates the potential impact to affected business lines.

Supports the development and implementation of regular communication methods to keep employees informed of policy, procedural and regulatory updates.

Regularly evaluates assigned business unit processes and practices to ensure consistency with applicable regulatory requirements and expectations.

Prepares comprehensive written reports and summaries communicating results of findings and highlighting overall business risk.

Stay abreast of compliance and regulatory changes at Flagstar and within the industry to continue to act as a SME for advising and monitoring processes across the Banking Group.

Governance

Builds, leads, and implements appropriate Business Unit Review Governance model and cadence for the Private Bank.

Ensures compliance with all Enterprise Risk management policies and standards.

Implements risk management methodologies for assigned business units.

Ensures key risk and control data, inventory, metrics, and reporting is established.

Provides consultative advice regarding risks, issues, and mitigation strategies for new businesses, products, and initiatives.

Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions pertaining to risk governance, audit, compliance.

Analyzes and resolves problems pertaining to risk governance, audit, compliance.

Responsible for talent management functions including : employment, performance evaluations, staff development / training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.

Job Requirements :

Minimum experience required : 10+ Years of risk and internal control experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data & Analytics or similar, required

Experience in Private Banking and associated Deposit and Lending products

Large Bank experience preferred

Proven ability to lead and execute in change management environments, and has built programs / frameworks from the ground up

Experience in acquisition / integration environments

Proven ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization and develop positive working relationships

Advanced understanding of laws and regulations impacting financial institutions. Able to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timelines

Experience defining and documenting business processes and functions

Ability to analyze and assess the adequacy of operational controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains

Advanced understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)

Advanced understanding of operational risk management and audit industry best practices

Demonstrated effectiveness in managing operational requirements, preferably in a Community Banking capacity

Demonstrated ability to follow company policies, guidelines and procedures

Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality using tact and diplomacy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated success communicating with various levels within an organization.

Ability to think critically and logically

Ability to develop effective relationships with various levels within an organization

Proactive self-starter with good people management skills and a strong work-ethic