Zions Bancorporation
Senior Risk Officer - Risk Oversight - Salt Lake City
Zions Bancorporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
Senior Risk Officer - Risk Oversight – Salt Lake City at Zions Bancorporation. The Senior Risk Officer will join the Operational Risk Oversight (ORO) team within Operational Risk Management (ORM). Operational risk is inherent in all bank products, services and activities, and the effective management of operational risk is a fundamental element of effective enterprise risk management. The ORO department is a second line of defense function, advising the first line of defense, independently identifying and assessing operational risks, and reporting results to leadership, management committees and the Board. The Sr. Risk Officer will monitor the quality of risk management activities, influence and challenge material risk decisions, and ensure alignment with the Bank\'s risk appetite across business units in the first line of defense. Key Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with first line key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite. Review, analyze, and evaluate business processes, procedures, and controls to assess operational risk mitigation activities. Perform data analysis and testing to support conclusions regarding operational risk in processes. Rapidly analyze complex data and translate results into clearly written reports and memos for internal and regulatory audiences (e.g., OCC). Identify process improvement and risk mitigation opportunities, including development and implementation of key controls, key risk indicators, and reporting. Communicate feedback to process owners and senior management regarding process improvement and operational risk mitigation opportunities. Conduct issue/observation analysis related to regulatory concerns, audit findings, and self-identified issues. Review and assess root causes of significant operational risk events and perform post-event reviews as needed. Develop and deliver periodic risk reports to senior and executive management. Develop and implement applicable risk training as needed. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Math, Economics, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in risk management, analysis, auditing, or other directly related fields, preferably within financial services. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements. Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex organizational structures, business processes, and bank-specific requirements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate with individuals in various leadership roles. Advanced interpersonal, problem resolution, analytical, and process mapping skills; experience with IBM Blue Works Live is a plus. Process improvement, analytics, and automation skills are a plus. Strong project management capabilities. Benefits and Work Environment
With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. Zions is a local employer with strong ties to the communities we serve and to our customers.
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Senior Risk Officer - Risk Oversight – Salt Lake City at Zions Bancorporation. The Senior Risk Officer will join the Operational Risk Oversight (ORO) team within Operational Risk Management (ORM). Operational risk is inherent in all bank products, services and activities, and the effective management of operational risk is a fundamental element of effective enterprise risk management. The ORO department is a second line of defense function, advising the first line of defense, independently identifying and assessing operational risks, and reporting results to leadership, management committees and the Board. The Sr. Risk Officer will monitor the quality of risk management activities, influence and challenge material risk decisions, and ensure alignment with the Bank\'s risk appetite across business units in the first line of defense. Key Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with first line key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite. Review, analyze, and evaluate business processes, procedures, and controls to assess operational risk mitigation activities. Perform data analysis and testing to support conclusions regarding operational risk in processes. Rapidly analyze complex data and translate results into clearly written reports and memos for internal and regulatory audiences (e.g., OCC). Identify process improvement and risk mitigation opportunities, including development and implementation of key controls, key risk indicators, and reporting. Communicate feedback to process owners and senior management regarding process improvement and operational risk mitigation opportunities. Conduct issue/observation analysis related to regulatory concerns, audit findings, and self-identified issues. Review and assess root causes of significant operational risk events and perform post-event reviews as needed. Develop and deliver periodic risk reports to senior and executive management. Develop and implement applicable risk training as needed. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Math, Economics, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in risk management, analysis, auditing, or other directly related fields, preferably within financial services. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements. Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex organizational structures, business processes, and bank-specific requirements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate with individuals in various leadership roles. Advanced interpersonal, problem resolution, analytical, and process mapping skills; experience with IBM Blue Works Live is a plus. Process improvement, analytics, and automation skills are a plus. Strong project management capabilities. Benefits and Work Environment
With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. Zions is a local employer with strong ties to the communities we serve and to our customers.
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