City National Bank
Technology Project Senior Manager- IT Risk and Regulatory
City National Bank, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SENIOR MANAGER- IT RISK AND REGULATORY
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The IT Risk and Regulatory Project Manager is responsible for planning and executing the successful delivery of long-term and/or complex technology projects or programs focused on IT risk, compliance, and regulatory initiatives. This role leads cross-functional project teams responsible for implementing critical regulatory controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and technology governance protocols. The role is instrumental in driving adherence to regulatory timelines and ensuring fulfillment of compliance objectives while balancing budget, scope, and quality standards. Responsibilities also include proactive stakeholder engagement, negotiation of scope changes, and effective communication with risk, audit, legal, and technology partners.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Independently manage multiple large-scale IT Risk and Regulatory projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance mandates and regulatory requirements (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, SOX, GDPR, etc.)
Oversee and manage project budgets related to IT control implementations, remediation plans, and regulatory gap closures
Lead project activities involving risk assessments, remediation efforts, audit responses, and control testing to ensure delivery within regulatory timelines
Serve as a liaison between technology, information security, legal, risk, and business stakeholders to define and document regulatory and compliance-driven requirements
Develop and maintain project plans including compliance milestones, control implementation schedules, cost estimates, staffing plans, and dependency tracking
Conduct project-level risk assessments to identify compliance risks and control failures, and create effective mitigation strategies with contingency planning
Monitor progress, escalate risks and blockers, and ensure transparency through executive-level reporting and compliance dashboard
Interfaces with all levels of management throughout the bank
Displays creativity when designing solutions to problems
Creates formalized governance structures, reports and presentations
Presents to senior and executive level management
Contributes effectively to the collective team effort and offers ideas and solutions to complex problems
Recognized as a trusted mentor and leader among project managers
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Required Qualifications *
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 7 years project manager experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex technical projects involving large teams
Additional Qualifications
2 or more years of banking or financial industry experience preferred
Advanced senior professional with wide ranging experience uses professional concepts and to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Requires specialized depth and or breadth of expertise
Serves as an expert in own discipline or area of specialization
Preferred to have industry knowledge to support the design and/or vendor product selection to solve corporate wide issues or enhancements
Must be extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of project methodology, project management tools and techniques across all project activities
Strong presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner
PMP certification preferred
Agile Scrum Master Certification preferred
2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience preferred
Must be able to create highly complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $111,408 - $189,738 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our https://careers.cnb.com/benefits.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at https://www.cnb.com/about-us.html.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The IT Risk and Regulatory Project Manager is responsible for planning and executing the successful delivery of long-term and/or complex technology projects or programs focused on IT risk, compliance, and regulatory initiatives. This role leads cross-functional project teams responsible for implementing critical regulatory controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and technology governance protocols. The role is instrumental in driving adherence to regulatory timelines and ensuring fulfillment of compliance objectives while balancing budget, scope, and quality standards. Responsibilities also include proactive stakeholder engagement, negotiation of scope changes, and effective communication with risk, audit, legal, and technology partners.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Independently manage multiple large-scale IT Risk and Regulatory projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance mandates and regulatory requirements (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, SOX, GDPR, etc.)
Oversee and manage project budgets related to IT control implementations, remediation plans, and regulatory gap closures
Lead project activities involving risk assessments, remediation efforts, audit responses, and control testing to ensure delivery within regulatory timelines
Serve as a liaison between technology, information security, legal, risk, and business stakeholders to define and document regulatory and compliance-driven requirements
Develop and maintain project plans including compliance milestones, control implementation schedules, cost estimates, staffing plans, and dependency tracking
Conduct project-level risk assessments to identify compliance risks and control failures, and create effective mitigation strategies with contingency planning
Monitor progress, escalate risks and blockers, and ensure transparency through executive-level reporting and compliance dashboard
Interfaces with all levels of management throughout the bank
Displays creativity when designing solutions to problems
Creates formalized governance structures, reports and presentations
Presents to senior and executive level management
Contributes effectively to the collective team effort and offers ideas and solutions to complex problems
Recognized as a trusted mentor and leader among project managers
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Required Qualifications *
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 7 years project manager experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex technical projects involving large teams
Additional Qualifications
2 or more years of banking or financial industry experience preferred
Advanced senior professional with wide ranging experience uses professional concepts and to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Requires specialized depth and or breadth of expertise
Serves as an expert in own discipline or area of specialization
Preferred to have industry knowledge to support the design and/or vendor product selection to solve corporate wide issues or enhancements
Must be extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of project methodology, project management tools and techniques across all project activities
Strong presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner
PMP certification preferred
Agile Scrum Master Certification preferred
2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience preferred
Must be able to create highly complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $111,408 - $189,738 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our https://careers.cnb.com/benefits.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at https://www.cnb.com/about-us.html.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.