Risk Strategy Senior Manager

SouthState Bank

. Support the Director of Risk Strategy in developing and executing enterprise risk strategy .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,718 - $162,484 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise risk strategy development and execution, with a strong focus on AI risk governance, assessment, and monitoring. Proficient in risk management practices, including the evaluation of policies and internal controls, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders across various business functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Risk Strategy DevelopmentAI Risk GovernanceRisk Assessment ExecutionGovernance Risk and Control (GRC) ApplicationsFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementInternal AuditRisk AssessmentPolicies EvaluationControl Effectiveness EvaluationScenario AnalysisTesting Approach DevelopmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

BankingMarket KnowledgeRisk AppetiteOperational ControlsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director of Risk Strategy in developing and executing enterprise risk strategy
Support AI risk governance, including policies, standards, controls, tools, and processes for responsible AI use
Collaborate with business leaders, risk partners, and governance bodies on AI governance
Support assessment and monitoring of risks related to AI use cases
Identify program gaps and track resolution by relevant owners
Support development of an emerging risk framework and enterprise-wide structured scenario analysis
Assist in developing enterprise risk strategies aligned with corporate risk appetite and strategic objectives
Assist in developing and maintaining a testing approach for non-model AI assets using tooling
Support ongoing monitoring of testing results
Coordinate across risk disciplines and business functions
Contribute to decision-ready analysis, effective challenge, and reporting to management and governance committees
Take ownership of tasks and challenges encountered in the assigned position

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Finance/Accounting, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience in risk management
5+ years of experience with previous Risk Management and/or Internal Audit experience in banking preferred
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Governance Risk and Control (GRC) applications preferred
Financial acumen
Industry/general banking and market knowledge
Experience executing, and potentially leading, risk assessments, including RCSAs
Experience assessing the adequacy of policies, procedures, processes, and compliance and operational controls
Clear understanding of risks and internal controls and ability to evaluate control adequacy and effectiveness
Attention to accuracy and detail
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Positive attitude with a self-starter mentality
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective relationship and partnership skills
Well-organized and able to effectively multi-task
Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
Ability to use a computer frequently, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods; ability to bend and reach
For remote or hybrid positions, a secure, distraction-free setting with reliable internet connection is required; mobile hotspots are not acceptable