Risk Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Zions Bancorporation Full time
Job Title: Risk Officer

Zions Bancorporation is a leading financial services company operating in western markets. We are committed to providing exceptional banking services to our customers and creating fulfilling opportunities for our employees. Our company values its employees and is dedicated to search out, recognize, and create opportunities for outstanding individuals within our organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Risk Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing critical oversight, and leveraging your problem-solving and critical thinking skills to drive improvements in our risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a meaningful understanding of the bank's risk management policies and practices and their alignment with the COSO framework.
  • Plan, perform, and report the results of gap analysis and independent risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend actionable improvements to mitigate identified risks.
  • Advise and challenge first line of defense on operational risks and risk management practices related to governance documentation, risk metrics, control development and implementation, risk and control self-assessment, risk event and issue identification and management, new initiatives, and risk acceptance or exceptions.
  • Utilize analytical techniques to develop and optimize departmental processes and inform risk assessments and reporting.
  • Develop and perform assurance reviews of operational risk team performance and adherence to departmental frameworks, policies, programs, procedures, and standards.
  • Develop and deliver periodic risk reports, presentations, and training to first line of defense, senior and executive management.
  • Consult with management to assist with departmental planning.
Requirements
  • Requires a bachelor's degree.
  • 6-8+ years of risk management, auditing, compliance, legal/regulatory, finance or other directly related experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, problem resolution, and analytical skills required.
  • Must have excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Ability to effectively build relationships, work on cross-departmental teams, and engage with senior management.
  • Experience working with banking applications, processes, procedures, and controls.
  • Working knowledge of COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Principles and OCC Heightened Standards is highly desired.
  • A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
Work Environment

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City's central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

  • Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
  • An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
  • An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches, and TVs;
  • Private mothers' rooms and lockers;
  • Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment.


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