Kelaca is looking for a First Line Risk Professional (Remote) for our client partner in Raleigh, NC. This position is responsible for managing risk within the first line business unit and implementing risk programs rolled out by Enterprise Risk Management. Key responsibilities include educating and supporting the Business Unit (BU) on the execution of risk programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Oversight – Serves as a subject matter expert providing guidance and process coaching to BU to ensure appropriate and effective collaboration between the BU and Risk Management departments. Generates, analyzes, and utilizes BU Risk Reports to identify potential risks that may impact the BU and provides any needed clarification. Continuously tracks and reports on key indicators and limits and ensures timely escalation of breaches as required by the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF). Assists in the review and enhancement of internal controls, ensuring control testing is in place and results are in line with the Control Standards.
• Risk Collaboration – Assesses impact and provides education around current and emerging issues and regulatory requirements with senior management and BU key stakeholders. Participates in mandatory risk training and educates BU personnel on key risk programs and topics.
• Risk Governance – Maintains and utilizes strong understanding of business operations, risks, controls and related laws and regulatory guidance. Supports the BU’s participation in relevant risk governance group meetings. Monitors and ensures the incorporation of Risk Limits into core BU processes. Provides necessary feedback and coordinates on relevant governance documents to support BU activities and manage risk. Prepares for external audits and provides materials to regulators. Works with senior management to execute the implementation of effective program policies, standards, and procedures.
• Technical Expertise – Maintains a strong knowledge base through ongoing research and education. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates, vendor support personnel, and internal clients. Manages special or advanced technical projects. Provides guidance, mentorship, and leadership to less experienced associates in the work group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excel / PowerPoint
• GRC tools
• Presentation & communication skills

Job Type: Full-time remote

Hours of Work in Office: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Kelaca is an Equal Employment Opportunity company and does not discriminate in employment based on: age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, veteran status, genetic information, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other non-merit factor.