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Business Unit Risk Executive, Wholesale Banking

Atlanta, GA
Full-Time

Job Description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Business Unit Risk Executive for Wholesale Banking is a senior leadership position within the Wholesale Banking business and will lead the primary team of risk management experts embedded in the business providing guidance on risk identification, control evaluation and design, remediation planning, and regulatory compliance. Wholesale Banking comprises Corporate, Commercial, and Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Commercial Real Estate, Enterprise Payments, Credit Delivery, and Wealth Management. This senior leader is responsible for driving a strong risk culture within the business unit and maintaining a strong risk and control framework aligned with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. This leader will partner with Business Leaders, the Enterprise Control & Change Organization (1LOD), and Risk Programs (2LOD) to drive effective and standardized risk execution. This position requires deep subject matter expertise in Truist’s business processes and products, supporting executive leadership in making informed, risk-aware decisions to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining operational resilience and compliance integrity. Strong understanding of corresponding enterprise functions and technology that enable business operations is critical to drive end to end control effectiveness and risk mitigation and monitoring. Finally, this new role will be expected to ensure that the business unit has adequate risk management expertise to build the appropriate capabilities and processes which meet heightened and continually evolving, risk management expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Develop and lead the business unit’s risk and control strategy in alignment with enterprise risk management frameworks, ensuring it supports long-term business goals and regulatory compliance.
2. Use their subject matter expertise and knowledge of the inherent risks and control environment for their aligned business and function, to anticipate and identify internal and external risk trends which may present opportunities or cause for concern.
3. Serve as the primary risk and control advisor to senior business leaders. Participate in governance forums, risk committees, and strategic planning initiatives to embed risk management into decision-making.
4. Agent for enacting strong risk and control culture within The Bank.
5. Participation in the co-creation of risk programs from the front-line perspective to aid in effective execution of control-based risk program requirements
6. Ensure proper staffing and expertise (business acumen as well as risk management and business process control) exists across the business unit
7. Successfully interact with all stakeholders, including audit partners and business partners across the enterprise and key regulatory examiners
8. Participate in comprehensive risk assessments and risk programs including issues management, scenario analyses, and risk control self-assessments (RCSAs)
9. Lead Business Unit Risk Committees and formal governance and reporting for Business Unit Executives
10. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, recommend enhancements, and support the design and implementation of robust control practices. Monitor key risk and control indicators (KRIs/KPIs).
11. Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to interpret regulatory requirements and ensure business alignment. Serve as a liaison with internal audit and regulatory bodies as needed.
12. Deliver high-quality risk reporting to business unit leadership and enterprise risk teams. Leverage data analytics to drive actionable insights and continuous improvement.
13. Assure business growth is achieved within Truist’s risk appetite and tolerance levels

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related training
2. 15+ years of risk-management related experience in financial services leading multiple, large, and complex functions or businesses
3. 15+ years of management experience
4. Deep understanding of ever-evolving governance processes and regulatory environments within financial services
5. Experience managing risk programs in an enterprise with multiple national and international lines of business
6. Proven process orientation with experience in applying business process management methodologies (six sigma, Agile, Lean, etc.) within a large financial institution
7. Ability to effectively drive and lead change in an organization with The Bank’s size, scale and complexity
8. Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and regulators, to include virtual, matrixed leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage and build relationships within the enterprise Risk function and the business.
9. Meaningful knowledge of the risk management framework, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance.
10. Experience working horizontally across an organization and participating in enterprise-wide implementations of major policy and relevant risk programs.
11. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of strategic elements of financial, operational, technical, and regulatory environment across the company.
12. Proven leadership and skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to implementation of a framework that ensures Front-Line adherence to risk frameworks, policies, and processes.
13. Ability to fluently articulate strategy and operations; translating organizational strategies into clear objectives and action.
14. Ability to plan, prioritize and set goals. Must possess a sense of urgency about exceeding the objectives of the role.
15. Demonstrated experience working in a rapidly changing and complex environment.
16. Strategic Leadership – Creating and achieving a desired future state vision through fluence on individual and group goals, reinforcements and systems
17. Results-oriented with outstanding ability to motivate teams and mobilize the resources to accomplish objectives
18. A strong and effective manager and leader, capable of attracting, mentoring, retaining and promoting talented and productive staff.
19. A true team player and collaborator, translating prior knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships internally and externally.
20. High degree of organizational awareness, having and using knowledge of systems, situations, pressures, and culture within the company to identify potential organizational problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the company as well as the impact on investors, customers, and clients.
21. A respected partner who adds value to the broader team.
22. An impeccable reputation for integrity, accuracy, consistency, detail orientation and business acumen.
23. An excellent communicator that can articulate highly technical subjects to a diverse audience.
24. A self-starter with a working knowledge of risk management fundamentals and policy creation.
25. Dedicated, enthusiastic, driven and performance-oriented; possesses a strong work ethic.

The annual base salary for this position is $355,000 - $395,000.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.

Need Help?

If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).

Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Business Unit Risk Executive for Wholesale Banking is a senior leadership position within the Wholesale Banking business and will lead the primary team of risk management experts embedded in the business providing guidance on risk identification, control evaluation and design, remediation planning, and regulatory compliance. Wholesale Banking comprises Corporate, Commercial, and Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Commercial Real Estate, Enterprise Payments, Credit Delivery, and Wealth Management. This senior leader is responsible for driving a strong risk culture within the business unit and maintaining a strong risk and control framework aligned with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. This leader will partner with Business Leaders, the Enterprise Control & Change Organization (1LOD), and Risk Programs (2LOD) to drive effective and standardized risk execution. This position requires deep subject matter expertise in Truist’s business processes and products, supporting executive leadership in making informed, risk-aware decisions to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining operational resilience and compliance integrity. Strong understanding of corresponding enterprise functions and technology that enable business operations is critical to drive end to end control effectiveness and risk mitigation and monitoring. Finally, this new role will be expected to ensure that the business unit has adequate risk management expertise to build the appropriate capabilities and processes which meet heightened and continually evolving, risk management expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Develop and lead the business unit’s risk and control strategy in alignment with enterprise risk management frameworks, ensuring it supports long-term business goals and regulatory compliance.
2. Use their subject matter expertise and knowledge of the inherent risks and control environment for their aligned business and function, to anticipate and identify internal and external risk trends which may present opportunities or cause for concern.
3. Serve as the primary risk and control advisor to senior business leaders. Participate in governance forums, risk committees, and strategic planning initiatives to embed risk management into decision-making.
4. Agent for enacting strong risk and control culture within The Bank.
5. Participation in the co-creation of risk programs from the front-line perspective to aid in effective execution of control-based risk program requirements
6. Ensure proper staffing and expertise (business acumen as well as risk management and business process control) exists across the business unit
7. Successfully interact with all stakeholders, including audit partners and business partners across the enterprise and key regulatory examiners
8. Participate in comprehensive risk assessments and risk programs including issues management, scenario analyses, and risk control self-assessments (RCSAs)
9. Lead Business Unit Risk Committees and formal governance and reporting for Business Unit Executives
10. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, recommend enhancements, and support the design and implementation of robust control practices. Monitor key risk and control indicators (KRIs/KPIs).
11. Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to interpret regulatory requirements and ensure business alignment. Serve as a liaison with internal audit and regulatory bodies as needed.
12. Deliver high-quality risk reporting to business unit leadership and enterprise risk teams. Leverage data analytics to drive actionable insights and continuous improvement.
13. Assure business growth is achieved within Truist’s risk appetite and tolerance levels

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related training
2. 15+ years of risk-management related experience in financial services leading multiple, large, and complex functions or businesses
3. 15+ years of management experience
4. Deep understanding of ever-evolving governance processes and regulatory environments within financial services
5. Experience managing risk programs in an enterprise with multiple national and international lines of business
6. Proven process orientation with experience in applying business process management methodologies (six sigma, Agile, Lean, etc.) within a large financial institution
7. Ability to effectively drive and lead change in an organization with The Bank’s size, scale and complexity
8. Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and regulators, to include virtual, matrixed leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage and build relationships within the enterprise Risk function and the business.
9. Meaningful knowledge of the risk management framework, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance.
10. Experience working horizontally across an organization and participating in enterprise-wide implementations of major policy and relevant risk programs.
11. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of strategic elements of financial, operational, technical, and regulatory environment across the company.
12. Proven leadership and skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to implementation of a framework that ensures Front-Line adherence to risk frameworks, policies, and processes.
13. Ability to fluently articulate strategy and operations; translating organizational strategies into clear objectives and action.
14. Ability to plan, prioritize and set goals. Must possess a sense of urgency about exceeding the objectives of the role.
15. Demonstrated experience working in a rapidly changing and complex environment.
16. Strategic Leadership – Creating and achieving a desired future state vision through fluence on individual and group goals, reinforcements and systems
17. Results-oriented with outstanding ability to motivate teams and mobilize the resources to accomplish objectives
18. A strong and effective manager and leader, capable of attracting, mentoring, retaining and promoting talented and productive staff.
19. A true team player and collaborator, translating prior knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships internally and externally.
20. High degree of organizational awareness, having and using knowledge of systems, situations, pressures, and culture within the company to identify potential organizational problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the company as well as the impact on investors, customers, and clients.
21. A respected partner who adds value to the broader team.
22. An impeccable reputation for integrity, accuracy, consistency, detail orientation and business acumen.
23. An excellent communicator that can articulate highly technical subjects to a diverse audience.
24. A self-starter with a working knowledge of risk management fundamentals and policy creation.
25. Dedicated, enthusiastic, driven and performance-oriented; possesses a strong work ethic.

The annual base salary for this position is $355,000 - $395,000.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify

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About Truist

Care starts on the inside.


At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. And we do that through real, unwavering care. As part of that commitment to care, we’re creating an inclusive and energizing work environment that empowers teammates to learn, grow, and have fulfilling careers.


Why work at Truist?

· Be part of an inclusive culture. We actively recruit and train diverse talent. And not just because it’s the right thing to do—but because we’re inspired by the perspectives and experiences of people from different backgrounds.

· Balance your work and life. We offer flexible healthcare benefits, time off for vacation, wellness, and community service, and company-sponsored financial education programs. We want our teammates to lead full, healthy lives.

· Make meaningful connections. We see the future of financial services as one defined not only by technology, but by humanity. A true balance of innovation, inclusion, and conversation—cutting-edge and close-to-home. You'll be part of building it at Truist.


We’re looking for people with open hearts, big dreams, and new ways of thinking to take us to innovative places in banking. Join us.

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