Truist GCO Senior Risk Advisor – Finance 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

296647179

Regular or Temporary:

English (Required)

1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:Engage with Business Unit leadership in its management of risks and controls as well as its execution of risk program requirements. Execute, facilitate and/or monitor execution of Risk Program requirements (e.g., RCSA, KRIs, etc.) within the Business Unit and BURM. Provide risk advice and influence to assigned Business Unit. Aggregate, integrate, correlate and report risks for assigned Business Unit. Identify and opine on remediation to address weaknesses related to inadequate or failed processes, people, and systems, or external events and ensure effective remediation.

• Provide risk advice and serve as risk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Finance Organization to include Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Tax, 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 Finance Organization 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 Finance Organization 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 the Finance Organization’s 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 the Finance Organization’s goals, provide risk management expertise in strategic projects and seek engagement from appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SME's) and GCO peers for guidance and input.
• Manage, update, monitor and track controls, including those aligned to Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Tax.
• Foster a spirit of continuous improvement and offer recommendations to refine and/or enhance the Finance Organization and GCO processes as necessary.
• Other activities and special projects, as deemed required.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field, or equivalent education and related training
2. 8+ years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management or equivalent work experience and training
3. Strong knowledge of SOX and other industry-related regulatory requirements.

4. Strong knowledge of operational and other non-financial risks.

6. Strong written and verbal skills

7. Solid problem solving skills in complex environments
8. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to operate without close supervision; Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently
9. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
10. Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Finance or Business, or equivalent education and related training
2. 12 years of banking or relevant experience

3. Audit experience
4. Strong knowledge in field of assigned business unit(s)