Job Summary: As the Manager Risk & Compliance you are primarily responsible for overseeing the IT risk management program, including the integration of risk concepts into strategic planning, risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities, and influencing decisions that impact the overall risk posture of the Enterprise. This position must develop and maintain relationships across the enterprise to positively influence the identification and resolution of significant risks/opportunities. Leading a team of risk analyst and IT advisors, you will report to the Assistant Vice President, Risk & Compliance. The preferred location is Richmond, VA; however, other locations noted above may be considered in limited circumstances with regular travel to Richmond, VA expected.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages staff and orchestrates team efforts to meet critical business objectives and make significant contributions to attaining goals in areas related to managing the business of IT.
Develops and implements business and operational standards. Reviews business and system requirements, operational needs, and other criteria to ensure efficient operations in areas related to managing the business of IT.
Oversees the execution and adherence of policies, procedures and processes for FRIT, ensuring the strategies and activities are consistent with the business objectives and goals.
Identifies and advocates changes in business and administration area, and/or operations with focus to improve/increase reliability, maximize performance, and reduce costs. Recommends policy changes and process improvements to align with departmental goals and business/client needs.
Consults with Division management on divisional strategies and organization, leadership, and staff performance matters. Areas of activity include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributors, training and development programs to help position staff for success and more significant responsibilities and to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the Federal Reserve System, national IT, and FRIT. Key participant in performing personnel actions (i.e., hiring, terminations, promotions, performance appraisal, and training).
Participates in the department's resource management process. Plans and executes a course of action based on sound business decisions, and works to effectively identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and resolve resource constraints. Improves and supports business activities through ensuring objectives, goals and client needs are met.
Represents department in organization level projects and task forces to enhance relationships, communications, services and address critical.
Leads cross-functional team initiatives and Department process improvements.
***Selected candidate subject to special background investigation procedures ***The deadline to apply is April 2, 2019
Special Considerations:
This positions requires U.S. Citizenship or U. S. Permanent Resident status with three or more years of U.S. residency.
Candidates should review the FRB Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with issues related to previous employment and prohibited financial interest. The Code is available on the About Us Careers webpage at www.richmondfed.org .