Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Manager - Third Party Risk Management - Ongoing Monitoring

Regions Bank • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

At Regions, the Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Manager leads a team of risk management professionals within the organization’s second line of defense. This position is responsible for ensuring risk activities and programs are effectively implemented across business units. Additionally, this position interacts with senior leadership, providing strategic guidance and ensuring high quality results, reporting, and adherence to the organization’s risk appetite.
The Third Party Risk Management – Ongoing Monitoring Manager is responsible for leading and executing the continuous Risk oversight of Regions third‑party relationships to ensure risks are properly identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored throughout the execution phase of each engagement. This role plays a critical part in maintaining Regions’ risk posture by ensuring third parties consistently meet regulatory, operational, and performance expectations, as well as ensuring that resiliency plans and exit strategies are maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and eight (8) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s), including four (4) years in a supervisory/managerial role
• Or High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12) years of experience in risk, audit, or related oversight function(s), including six (6) years in a supervisory/managerial role
• Ability to learn additional systems as needed
• Ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions based on facts
• Ability to prioritize projects and allocate time efficiently and effectively
• Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
• Ability to solve problems and implement effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Nice To Haves

• Applicable certifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM))
• Master’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of risk management professionals, ensuring effective execution of risk activities and programs
• Oversees monitoring and testing programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Advises senior leadership on risk issues related to products, services, and related processes
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and governance materials to support regulatory risk management objectives
• Maintains advanced understanding of applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and emerging risks (e.g., cyber security, artificial intelligence (AI), etc.)
• Collaborates cross functionally to ensure alignment between risk management practices and strategic objectives
• Oversees remediation of risk events, performs root cause analysis, and recommends changes to processes
• Directs the design and implementation of major risk programs and tools
• Ensures timely and accurate responses to regulatory and audit requests and serves as liaison
• Drives the development and implementation of reports, dashboards, and metrics using internal systems (e.g. PowerBI)
• Consistently promotes continuous improvement and enhanced efficiency within organization
• Oversee the execution of ongoing monitoring activities for all in‑scope third‑party relationships, including periodic risk reviews, performance assessments, and control monitoring.
• Partner with Service Level Owners (SLOs) to ensure they understand third‑party risk requirements and maintain accurate, timely documentation within the TPRM system of record.
• Identify and report on emerging risks or performance concerns and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders, including Risk, Compliance, Information Security, and Legal partners.
• Ensure adherence to the Third Party Risk Management established requirements across all monitoring activities.
• Maintain high‑quality reporting and metrics to support governance committees, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Provide guidance, training, and subject‑matter expertise to business units and stakeholders involved in third‑party oversight.

Benefits

• Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates.
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program
• Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level