First Line Sr Risk Fair Lending Advisor

Description

As the First Line Senior Risk Advisor you will represent the first line of defense and identify and mitigate potential risks through the identification, management, and mitigation of the risk and controls environment. You will execute the first line fair lending program with respect to consumer lending products. You will serve as a liaison, interfacing with business partners to drive meaningful reductions in risk.  You will provide and direct complex analysis on product and customer strategies to establish risk thresholds. While in this role, you will be responsible for proactively reviewing, analyzing, and identifying emerging risks, escalating to the Senior Director/Director of First Line Risk where appropriate. You will work with the Senior Director/Director to adhere to internal governance processes and controls for existing and new risk strategies and provide suggestion for remediation. You will lead change control efforts to ensure impacts are appropriately assessed, documented, and implemented. You will work closely with Compliance officers to ensure that your team is up to date and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in determining how compliance matters are handled. You will also work with the First Line Risk Manager to initiate investigations into control failures and related issues. Additionally, this role will have some oversight of pilot programs, products, and strategies. Most importantly, you’ll feel valued for who you are and supported to achieve what’s important to you, personally and professionally!

Primary responsibilities include

• Support the identification, measurement, and mitigation of material risks in the organization.
• Support various business line projects to address specific risk issues, working with business leaders to analyze and quantify risks, assess solutions or mitigation activities, and develop remediation plans.
• Implement and support internal governance processes.
• Act as a subject matter expect on fair lending laws and regulations within the first line of defense. This includes all aspects of first line risk management. 
• Provide risk point of view on strategies, driving change where appropriate.
• Synthesize data and reporting; perform analysis and bring valuable business insights through evaluation of data in relation to risk and control management strategies.
• Reviews current policies and procedures to identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability through training, education, and risk management consultative support.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years' experience in Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance 
• Prior experience implementing and supporting enterprise-wide risk programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of fair lending laws and regulations
• Experience with Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) platforms
• Experience managing projects including planning, implementation, and reporting
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; including Excel

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Hours & Work Schedule: 3 days in the office

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M-F

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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