Senior Risk Compliance Officer – Control Testing

Memphis, TN
Full-Time

Job Description

Location: On site at location listed in job posting

SUMMARY

The Senior Risk Compliance Officer supports First Horizon Bank’s internal control framework by designing, executing, and reporting on control testing activities. This role validates the effectiveness of operational and regulatory controls to ensure the bank’s compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The associate will collaborate across departments to identify risks, test controls, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and execute test plans to evaluate the effectiveness of controls across different bank processes.
  • Document testing procedures, results, and exceptions in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist in the identification of control gaps and recommend remediation actions.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to business process owners, risk owners, and management.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing testing outcomes and recommendations.
  • Support regulatory and internal audit activities by providing necessary documentation and insights from testing.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and bank policies affecting control testing.
  • Collaborate with associates in other departments to facilitate control improvements and implement corrective actions.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. No supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

  1. Bachelor (4-year college) degree
  2. 2-5 years of Banking experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  3. Previous experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or control testing preferred.
  4. Familiarity with relevant banking regulations (e.g., SOX, OCC, FDIC) and control frameworks preferred.
  5. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  6. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  7. Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with audit or risk management software is a plus.
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS
  1. Microsoft Office suite
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)

None required

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 at location listed in job posting

SUMMARY

The Senior Risk Compliance Officer supports First Horizon Bank’s internal control framework by designing, executing, and reporting on control testing activities. This role validates the effectiveness of operational and regulatory controls to ensure the bank’s compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The associate will collaborate across departments to identify risks, test controls, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and execute test plans to evaluate the effectiveness of controls across different bank processes.
  • Document testing procedures, results, and exceptions in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist in the identification of control gaps and recommend remediation actions.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to business process owners, risk owners, and management.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing testing outcomes and recommendations.
  • Support regulatory and internal audit activities by providing necessary documentation and insights from testing.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and bank policies affecting control testing.
  • Collaborate with associates in other departments to facilitate control improvements and implement corrective actions.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. No supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

  1. Bachelor (4-year college) degree
  2. 2-5 years of Banking experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  3. Previous experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or control testing preferred.
  4. Familiarity with relevant banking regulations (e.g., SOX, OCC, FDIC) and control frameworks preferred.
  5. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  6. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  7. Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with audit or risk management software is a plus.
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS
  1. Microsoft Office suite
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)

None required

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-a02bdd63-7f27-4335-9a10-dcd0ebd63fbb

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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