Sr Manager, Regulatory Exam and Risk Governance - SLC - Hybrid Schedule

Zions Bancorporation - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the 'Best Banks to Work For' and as having a top banking team in its list of 'The Most Powerful Women in Banking.' Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a 'local' business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers. With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity. Trust, integrity, strong ethical values. Are these characteristics that resonate with you? If so, this is a great opportunity to become part of an exceptional Enterprise Risk Management team. In this role, you will be part of the Enterprise Risk Management leadership team and have the ability to influence change, contributing to strong risk management practices that protect the bank and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team within the Operational Risk Management (ORM) department and serve as the Bank's liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate efforts related to risk frameworks and OCC heightened standards.
• Oversee governance documentation and governance groups programs.
• Manage internal risk management communication needs.
• Responsible for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk management.
• Facilitate regulatory exam activities, including logistics, communications, and gathering requested materials.
• Direct efforts to operationalize risk management frameworks and alignment with OCC Heightened Standards.
• Oversee governance documents activities, including documentation lifecycle and inventory.
• Oversee governance groups activities, including gathering operational information and developing enhancements.
• Coordinate official risk management communication efforts.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the Bank's ESG risk management.
• Provide credible challenge and escalation of increased risks and sensitive matters.
• Deliver status reports to senior management, executives, and the Board of Directors.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and increase company-wide awareness of expectations.
• Support the implementation and administration of strong risk governance across the enterprise.
• Guide, manage and direct the activities of the staff to administer companies programs and federal regulations.
• Responsible for hiring, training and supervising staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, English or related field.
• 10+ years risk management, analysis, auditing, document management or other directly related experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Advanced experience handling competing priorities and communicating expectations clearly.
• Experience in project management, process improvement, defining program expectations and leading its implementation.
• Experience presenting information to senior management, the Boards of Directors and examiners.
• Management experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management, analysis, auditing, document management, risk methodologies, strategies and banking operations.
• Advanced knowledge of bank/government regulatory requirements and processes, regulatory exams, policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service, client relationship, problem resolution and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced critical thinking, creative and analytical skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships throughout the Bank, working with various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in business needs, strategy and priorities.
• Ability to track and coordinate large and complex processes.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, MS Access, or other Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits starting on day one.
• 12 bank holidays.
• Profit sharing.
• Company-matched 401(k) contributions.