Compliance and Operational Risk Manager- Data Analytics

Job Description:

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Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for a Front Line Unit, Control Function, and/or Third Parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively “the Policies”), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations

• Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function (CF) performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance – Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management – Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures

• Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses

• Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities

• Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines

• Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks

• Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage

Skills:

• Advisory

• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing

• Regulatory Compliance

• Reporting

• Risk Management

• Critical Thinking

• Influence

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

• Issue Management

• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management

• Business Process Analysis

• Decision Making

• Negotiation

• Process Management

• Written Communications

Job Description and Role Responsibilities 
Global, Compliance and Operational Risk (GCOR) Cybersecurity Risk Governance seeks to deliver effective independent risk management of Global Information Security processes and controls. The team provides Second Line oversight of the Global Information Security program. Key goals of the team are 1) promote a strong risk culture, 2) understand the enterprise risk profile and risk appetite, 3) establish sound risk management processes to effectively identify, measure, and monitor risk, and 4) create operational efficiencies when leveraging data to support risk-based identification, management, and overall Second Line oversight. This role will be a leader reporting to the Cybersecurity GCOR Executive responsible for managing diverse administrative functions for a large, complex department. The individual must retain horizontal view across the team and throughout the organization where applicable. Executive presence required, as the individual will interact with senior leaders across the Enterprise. Functions managed may include: Personnel processes, audit/compliance, premises, coordination of certain projects, associate training, service quality, process improvement, communication, Risk Forums, and document retention process. May consult with senior management to define and manage projects that encompass and impact many associates. Requires a thorough knowledge of the department or business unit’s functional area or products. Working knowledge of general bank policies, programs and procedures.  
 
 
Role Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:  
Ability to understand data architectures, identify mechanisms to streamline data ingestion from the various systems/technologies, and the capability to contextualize that data for various needs 
Ability to understand data in terms of cyber risk concentration and thematic analysis
Advanced Project Management and Reporting Experience 
Advanced soft Skills and ability to work horizontally  
Foundational (high level) cyber knowledge 
Demonstrated ability to communicate hard problems in digestible ways based on audience 
Diverse PM/Risk Management Experience across public and private sector or various industries 
Proficiency in Data Analytics, Risk dashboards, and Visualizations 
Ability to Lead business management function including management routines, event management, employee engagement, workforce planning and monitoring of organizational health 
Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Leadership team 
Facilitate communication routines with key stakeholders – FLUs, GCOR partners, GIS including maintenance of Stakeholder Matrix, material creation and approval 
Resource staffing processes including open role reporting/tracking and onboarding  
Become an expert of team systems of records to effectively integrate key data elements 
Ability to pull 2nd line Cyber Coverage activities for various audiences including Audit and Regulators

Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of project/program management, operations management or business support experience with strong leadership presence.  
• Must be a proactive, self-starter with a strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines is critical 
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced, matrixed environment 
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively both vertically and horizontally to obtain agreement between partners. 
• A creative, strategic thinker with a very strong practical viewpoint – must be willing to roll up sleeves and operate in a lean team environment 
• Adapts to changing circumstances 
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically 
• Independent thinker who is proactive and takes initiative to solve problems 
• Proven relationship management skills to influence decisions and resolve conflicts across teams 
Risk Mindset- Strong risk awareness and mindset 
 
Desired Qualifications
• Vision- Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organization change. Influences others to translate vision into action 
• Communication- Can articulately paint credible pictures & visions of possibilities and likelihoods 
• Resilience- Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. On occasion required to take an unpopular stand 
• Collaboration- Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build relationships and achieve common goals. 
• Interpersonal Skills- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations 
• Leveraging Diversity- Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Exposure and involvement with Employee Engagement initiatives including supporting Diversity & Inclusion efforts 
 

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40