Operational Risk Director – Fraud & Insider Threat

Operational Risk Director – Fraud & Insider Threat

Requirements

• 8+ years of Operational Risk experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and set direction for the Fraud and Insider Threat enterprise Risk Type Team to achieve long-term strategic objectives that impact organization and management across business groups and enterprise functions
• Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of a risk-based program for enterprise level risks with moderate to high risk to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risk that arises from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events
• Maintain a balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency
• Direct execution of major operational risk programs companywide with significant risk and multiple, complex regulatory environments
• Provide subject matter expertise across lines of business or directly manage enterprise controls for specific functional areas
• Influence and provide input on policy, framework, and program development for related lines of business or companywide strategy
• Ensure reporting, escalation, and remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding operational risk to leaders, committees, and appropriate executive management
• Identify programs or initiatives related to line of business and enterprise strategy with considerable impact companywide and externally
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced leaders
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Manage communication and collaboration with business heads, Legal, Audit, and regulators on risk related topics
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Operational Risk
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 8 years of fraud or insider threat experience in the banking industry.
• A thought leader, with the ability to maintain a balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
• An expert understanding of the enterprise risk management framework including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance.
• Ability to create solutions in a complex risk and control environment and articulate sound proposals to key stakeholders to influence and drive timely decision making.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially when partnering with senior management, including the willingness to question decisions and escalate issues, where necessary.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ask well-crafted questions and present ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
• Ability to translate complex information into a simple, executive-ready story board and message on paper.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with an ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and deliver results quickly.
• Experience building and managing teams, including developing and mentoring managers and providing strong, proactive leadership.