Business Risk & Controls Advisor – Artificial Intelligence

First Citizens Bank

. Advise the Enterprise Data and Analytics Unit on risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, particularly in Artificial Intelligence governance and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Proficient in analyzing business trends and operationalizing risk policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk mitigation strategies.

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Risk ManagementArtificial Intelligence GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceControl FrameworksProject Management

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Hard Skills

Risk TechniquesControl FrameworksRegulatory GuidanceBusiness Trend AnalysisMetrics DevelopmentIssue TrackingRisk ReportingOperational Risk ManagementAI Risk MitigationCompliance Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationConsensus BuildingAdvisory ServicesStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

CRCMPMPCERPCAMSISACA CISAISACA CRISCISACA AAIRAIGP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesEnterprise RiskFirst Line Risk ManagementOperational RiskRegulatory RequirementsNIST AI RMFISO/IEC 42001Internal AuditExternal ConsultingTechnology Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the Enterprise Data and Analytics Unit on risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy
Support management of Artificial Intelligence risks and controls across all risk types
Execute risk policies, standards, procedures, and program requirements
Provide advisory services to manage risks
Assist communication across Data, Technology and/or Cyber, the 2nd and 3rd line, and regulators
Develop and maintain understanding of the organization's business environment, including markets, products, services, client base, and competitive landscape
Analyze business trends and drivers to identify patterns, interdependencies, opportunities, and risks
Operationalize second-line requirements for the business area
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess regulatory changes, market disruptions, business operations, and strategy
Support policy, standards, and procedure implementation within the business unit
Identify risks and control gaps
Lead issue tracking, escalation, remediation, action plans, and mitigation strategies
Monitor remediation effectiveness and report updates to senior management
Coordinate with Compliance and second-line-of-defense functions
Support prioritization and capacity assessment
Support regulatory and Internal Audit inquiries, examinations, and audits
Assist with regulatory submissions, responses, and reporting
Define business-unit risk reports and monitor risk and control performance
Summarize top and emerging risks and actions
Partner with reporting programs on escalation of key indicator limits and breaches under the Risk Appetite Framework
Advise senior leadership in risk governance meetings
Collaborate on governance documents and implement program policies, standards, and procedures
Communicate current and emerging issues and regulatory requirements
Develop metrics for AI governance effectiveness and adoption, including control coverage, KRIs, KPIs, and exception management
Apply control-environment knowledge to mitigate risks
Build consensus with control owners and stakeholders on AI risk mitigation and remediation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Operations Risk
Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control frameworks
Knowledge of various banking and government regulatory requirements and processes
Knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to enterprise risk and operational risk
Ability to work effectively with associates, senior management and various committees
Demonstrable knowledge of AI-related regulatory developments, industry standards, and recognized risk management frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
Preferred area of study: Finance or Risk Management
Preferred experience in Project Management, Internal or External Consulting, and prior experience in a Technology or Cyber Risk Organization
Preferred certifications: CRCM, PMP, CERP, CAMS; ISACA CISA, ISACA CRISC - IO; ISACA AAIR; AIGP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program
Benefits information available at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits