ERM Risk Consultant III – Policy Governance Lead

Memphis, TN
Full-Time

Job Description

Location: On site in Charlotte, NC; Memphis, TN; or Raleigh, NC

SUMMARY

First Horizon is seeking a ERM Risk Consultant III – Policy Governance Lead to join the Enterprise Risk Management team. The ERM Policy Governance Lead plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of policies, standards and procedures that guide operational risk, compliance, and governance activities within First Horizon Bank. This associate partners with cross-functional teams to ensure policies, standards and procedures are current, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations and strategic objectives. The ERM Policy Governance Lead is responsible for promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and risk awareness.

 In this role, you will:

  • Execute processes of the policy management and governance program including maintaining policy inventory, tracking periodic reviews, ownership of policy, procedures and standardized documentation requirements, and maintaining associated tools and systems.
  • Lead initiatives including those that are cross-functional with broad impact.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and middle to more experienced level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

  Required Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor (4-year college) degree and 6-8 years in policy management, risk, compliance, or governance functions, preferably within financial services.
  • Skilled in building strong partnerships through effective collaboration, relationship management, and communications.
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work in a dynamic work environment.
  • 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

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 Charlotte, NC; Memphis, TN; or Raleigh, NC

SUMMARY

First Horizon is seeking a ERM Risk Consultant III – Policy Governance Lead to join the Enterprise Risk Management team. The ERM Policy Governance Lead plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of policies, standards and procedures that guide operational risk, compliance, and governance activities within First Horizon Bank. This associate partners with cross-functional teams to ensure policies, standards and procedures are current, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations and strategic objectives. The ERM Policy Governance Lead is responsible for promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and risk awareness.

 In this role, you will:

  • Execute processes of the policy management and governance program including maintaining policy inventory, tracking periodic reviews, ownership of policy, procedures and standardized documentation requirements, and maintaining associated tools and systems.
  • Lead initiatives including those that are cross-functional with broad impact.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and middle to more experienced level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

  Required Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor (4-year college) degree and 6-8 years in policy management, risk, compliance, or governance functions, preferably within financial services.
  • Skilled in building strong partnerships through effective collaboration, relationship management, and communications.
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work in a dynamic work environment.
  • 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

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
YouTube

Equal 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.PDN-a0846499-5ec3-4589-9b77-c101a78838bb

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.

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ERM Risk Consultant III – Policy Governance Lead
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Dec 5, 2025
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