Risk Officer - Midvale - Hybrid Schedule

Company: Enterprise Services
Location: Midvale
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

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. Zions is a seeking a Risk Officer to join the Operational Risk Support team within Operational Risk Management (ORM) . The Operational Risk Support team oversees bank-wide programs to help senior management in identifying, assessing, and monitoring key risks and related controls. Working in Operational Risk Management is a unique opportunity and establishes a great foundation for a banking career, as risk officers are exposed to the broad scope of the bank and its operations. Essential Functions The Risk Officer is responsible for working with team members to support control identification within Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), validating management control testing, and performing ad hoc risk projects. The Risk Officer supports maintenance of risk information within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance tool, and provides guidance and reporting to managers. The Risk Officer helps provide the leadership, analysis skills, and critical thinking necessary to enhance Zions Bancorporation's risk/control environment, carry out the Risk Management framework, and support the Bank's customer experience, operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability.

• Facilitates the RCSA process with managers across the Bank.
• Reviews control testing activities performed by management.
• Identifies and assesses key risks (e.g., operational, financial reporting, etc.) and related controls.
• Analyzes risk and control data to provide insights to management and other risk stakeholders.
• Drives continuous improvements to enhance and streamline to support process efficiencies and automation for the business and risk management.
• Administers risk assessment and control testing programs in Archer RSA, the Bank's governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool.
• Makes recommendations, develops, and implements other operational risk management initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned. The environment is dynamic, as Risk Officers frequently evaluate different bank processes (on both micro and macro levels) and work with management (including executive management) throughout the entire Bancorporation. Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
  • 6+ years of audit, risk management, compliance, financial services or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications and other database, analysis, and reporting tools including MS Power BI, and strong Excel and PPT Skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of risk and control assessment techniques and concepts, and accounting principles.
  • Extensive knowledge of various bank and government regulatory requirements, including COSO and FDICIA.
  • Must have excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to effectively work on a team and with others in various leadership positions.
  • Advanced interpersonal, problem resolution, analytical and process mapping skills with IBM Blue Works Live a plus.
  • Process Improvement, analytic and automation skills.
  • Strong project management skills. Benefits :
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
    • Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
    • Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
    • Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
    • 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
    • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
    • Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
    • Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

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