ERM Risk Advisor – Risk Identification Program Leader
ERM Risk Advisor – Risk Identification Program Leader
Job Description
Location: On site in Memphis, TN; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; or Nashville, TN
SUMMARY
First Horizon is seeking a ERM Risk Advisor – Risk Identification Program Leader to join the Enterprise Risk Management team. The Risk Identification Program Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and continually improving First Horizon Bank’s risk identification framework. This associate will lead efforts to proactively identify current and emerging risks across all business lines and functions, ensuring comprehensive visibility and early warning for potential vulnerabilities. The leader will cultivate robust relationships with associates at all levels, championing risk awareness and fostering a consistent, enterprise-wide risk culture. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, business units, compliance, and audit to systematically identify, assess, and communicate risks affecting associates, clients, and the Company as a whole.
In this role, you will:
- Design, manage, and optimize the bank’s risk identification program, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and regulatory requirements.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with business unit leaders, risk owners, and associates to facilitate the ongoing identification of current and emerging risks.
- Develop and deploy risk identification methodologies, tools, and training to ensure consistent enterprise-wide risk capture and reporting.
- Conduct risk workshops to surface current and emerging risks.
- Regularly review and update risk identification processes to reflect changes in business strategy, regulatory expectations, or the operating environment.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to associates on risk identification best practices.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and consulting partners to advance the risk identification program and support top Company priorities.
- Support regulatory examinations and internal audits related to risk identification as needed.
Required Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor (4-year college) degree and 8-10 years in in risk management, audit, compliance, or similar roles within the financial services industry.
- Skilled in building strong partnerships through effective collaboration, relationship management, and communications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk assessment tools, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to translate complex risk concepts for associates and executive leadership.
- Proven critical thinking and analytical skills, including strong decision-making, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of initiative and accountability
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience facilitating risk identification workshops.
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Location: On site in Memphis, TN; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; or Nashville, TN
SUMMARY
First Horizon is seeking a ERM Risk Advisor – Risk Identification Program Leader to join the Enterprise Risk Management team. The Risk Identification Program Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and continually improving First Horizon Bank’s risk identification framework. This associate will lead efforts to proactively identify current and emerging risks across all business lines and functions, ensuring comprehensive visibility and early warning for potential vulnerabilities. The leader will cultivate robust relationships with associates at all levels, championing risk awareness and fostering a consistent, enterprise-wide risk culture. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, business units, compliance, and audit to systematically identify, assess, and communicate risks affecting associates, clients, and the Company as a whole.
In this role, you will:
- Design, manage, and optimize the bank’s risk identification program, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and regulatory requirements.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with business unit leaders, risk owners, and associates to facilitate the ongoing identification of current and emerging risks.
- Develop and deploy risk identification methodologies, tools, and training to ensure consistent enterprise-wide risk capture and reporting.
- Conduct risk workshops to surface current and emerging risks.
- Regularly review and update risk identification processes to reflect changes in business strategy, regulatory expectations, or the operating environment.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to associates on risk identification best practices.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and consulting partners to advance the risk identification program and support top Company priorities.
- Support regulatory examinations and internal audits related to risk identification as needed.
Required Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor (4-year college) degree and 8-10 years in in risk management, audit, compliance, or similar roles within the financial services industry.
- Skilled in building strong partnerships through effective collaboration, relationship management, and communications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk assessment tools, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to translate complex risk concepts for associates and executive leadership.
- Proven critical thinking and analytical skills, including strong decision-making, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of initiative and accountability
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience facilitating risk identification workshops.
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
Follow Us
Facebook
X formerly Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
About First Horizon National Corporation
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
