Enterprise Risk Advisor – Risk Policy Governance

Enterprise Risk Advisor – Risk Policy Governance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree PLUS 8 years of experience in risk, reporting and analytics, governance, or other relevant function OR in lieu of degree, combined minimum of 12 years higher education and/or work experience, including 8 years in risk, reporting and analytics, governance, or other relevant function.
• Experience working in a policy governance role in the first line of defense or in risk management.
• Effective written & verbal communication skills with others throughout the Bank, including senior management, via phone, email or in person to obtain information necessary for the completion of reporting, project information and issue resolution.
• Ability to interact with external peers and members of professional organizations to remain aware of changing or emerging risks and proactively bring key information to team for inclusion/consideration in continuous monitoring and/or other oversight activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Policy Governance function within the Enterprise Risk Management department
• Develop and maintain the bank’s policy governance standards to manage risk policies throughout their lifecycle
• Collaborate with senior leaders to influence the implementation of policy governance requirements
• Manage the bank’s central repository of Risk Policy Documents
• Develop monthly communications for key risk stakeholders to notify them of upcoming Policy Document renewals
• Provide strategic input into the development and enhancement of Policy Documents
• Produce complex and ad hoc reports, spreadsheets and project work related to various risk disciplines based on required frequency (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly). Periodically analyze existing reporting to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collect and/or analyze of data necessary for presentations for/to senior management and governance committees. Prepare and present materials/presentations to business partners, senior and executive management. May assist with materials provided to various risk committees.
• Perform highly complex analysis and judgment-based work over a standard discipline or a range of disciplines to support business decisions. Review the work of others for accuracy.
• Serve as liaison and trusted partner of the business with well-established relationships. May serve as a primary point of contact for specific activities and supporting business lines. Work collaboratively with Senior Managers within the Risk Division and Bank, first line risk and other second line risk partners to ensure two-way communication on issues and concerns. Identify and escalate significant and/or unresolved risk-related matters to Department management. May interact with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies, Executive Management, and support organizations such as Internal Audit and Legal.
• Assist in identification of program gaps and develop remediation plans to address those gaps in a timely manner. Escalate identified gaps to risk governance committees and executive management, as necessary. Continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management program elements to improve effectiveness. Assist with the implementation of enhancements to processes.
• Lead continuous improvement of existing processes and develop new processes, as well as, the planning and implementation of new projects, programs, and plans to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
• Draft/Document or review departmental procedures and other documentation to demonstrate processes. In addition, develop value-added process improvements, resolve risk issues, and enhance reporting and/or information necessary to assess risk. Lead and/or support efforts to develop and improve training and materials utilized by the department and/or the Bank.
• Indirect participation in specific regulatory inquiries, examinations, and ongoing periodic status updates. Serve as a departmental representative in discussions with Internal Audit.
• Participate in various risk committees and other meetings. Ensure the communication of relevant concerns or positions are taken to appropriate management.
• Act as lead for departmental system support, coordinating with internal business partners, vendors, and technology to address issues for the department.
• Provide guidance and direction to others regarding various matters. Perform reviews of the work of others to ensure it was accurately prepared and appropriate for the intended audience.
• Meet training requirements assigned by the Bank, Division and Department through self-management of appropriate, applicable, cost-effective training opportunities. Proactively pursue knowledge of new bank initiatives (i.e. Agile project management methodology). Limited travel may be required for infrequent seminars and conferences.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA
• Proficient computer skills (including spreadsheet and word processing software), analytical skills, expert knowledge of applicable laws, written and verbal communications w/ all levels.
• Ability to design and implement process, control and system changes.
• Knowledge of risk analytics and reporting, including the development, implementation, and use of all relevant decision technologies, such as eGRC systems.
• Audit experience related to risk governance is ideal.