Business Risk Specialist II

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 A first line of defense risk professional within the Finance Business Execution and Risk Office (BERO), responsible for the execution, coordination, and support of various risk programs aligned to Finance business partners, including but not limited to business and regulatory change initiatives, model risk management, end user computing (EUC) management, loss events, third-party risk, data risk, Policy and procedure Support, and cyber risk. Utilizes risk expertise to support the implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of risk programs in alignment with regulatory expectations while balancing business needs and program execution requirements. Partners closely with first, second, and third line risk teams, Risk Specialist, and Finance Business Unit stakeholders to promote effective risk management practices and operational excellence. Business risk specialist responsible for supporting and executing governance activities, operational risk monitoring, issue management, remediation tracking, and enterprise risk program implementation across assigned business areas. Serves as a key contributor to operational risk management efforts by providing analysis, coordination, stakeholder support, and governance execution while reinforcing business ownership of risk, operational accountability, and adherence to enterprise governance requirements. Delivers visibility and analysis into operational risk trends, remediation progress, governance priorities, and business readiness activities through ongoing monitoring, reporting, and coordination activities.

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Truist in-office requirement is 5 days per week** Please note: candidate must be located in the following location Charlotte, NC Atlanta No remote or telecommute option Essential Duties And Responsibilities Risk Culture & Operational Integration Assess, evaluate, and communicate risk and governance issues, while promoting business ownership of risk and operational accountability through stakeholder engagement. Influence and contribute to the ongoing enhancement and maturation of enterprise risk programs to align with regulatory expectations and business objectives. Identify and implement opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, scalability, and effectiveness across risk management activities and operations. Provide feedback and partnership support to second- and third-line risk teams, including participation in program reviews, testing activities, and ongoing risk management initiatives. Governance, Reporting & Leadership Support Execute enterprise risk program requirements and governance activities across assigned business areas, including assessing, monitoring, and escalating operational, control, and regulatory concerns. Analyze and interpret KRIs, risk reporting, and remediation activity, coordinating governance actions and commitments to promote accountability and effective risk management outcomes. Facilitate governance forums, escalations, and committee activities, including developing reporting and risk insights to inform leadership decisions and operational oversight. Develop risk-related materials for level II and III committees, and governance meetings. Business Coordination & Operational Support Partner with ECCO, Compliance, Audit, Legal, and enterprise governance partners to advance governance objectives, stakeholder communication, and remediation efforts. Communicate, train, and monitor adherence to risk program requirements among Finance business partners and BERO teammates; provide coaching and share best practices to drive consistency and effectiveness. Act as a liaison between BERO, Finance business units, and second-line risk program owners and advisors. Business-Specific Risk Support & Execution Deliver recommendations for updates to policies, standards, procedures, and governance practices supporting risk program execution. Execute and support change and regulatory change risk, external events, data risk, model risk, EUC management, third-party risk, and Program risk activities for the assigned business unit. Analyze incidents and risk trends, assess remediation effectiveness, and evaluate process weaknesses to identify risk mitigation opportunities and strengthen governance outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Public Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience in operational risk management, governance, compliance, audit, controls, business operations, or related disciplines Strong understanding of operational risk management principles, governance frameworks, issue management processes, remediation oversight activities, and control monitoring practices Experience supporting enterprise risk programs, governance reporting, audits, regulatory examinations, or operational governance activities Ability to analyze operational risks, control concerns, remediation activities, and governance information to identify trends and support management decision-making Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and coordination skills Experience preparing governance reporting, operational metrics, KRIs, risk summaries, and management materials Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across business functions and enterprise partners Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools, and data analysis techniques 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. 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