AVP, Risk Management

The AVP, Risk Management will be a key member of the First American Finance team. The role provides the opportunity for the development of risk programs, internal controls, and providing research and analytical support to the business; as it relates to risk, compliance and audit areas. The candidate must have excellent quantitative and analytical skills, along with the ability to apply those skills across a variety of business processes. Most of the candidate's time will be spent working with City National Bank, First American's parent company. The candidate must show the ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of internal and external colleagues effectively. The candidate must have the ability to communicate complex information in a simple straight forward manner.

• Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company, as well as emerging risks that may impact the company
• Sourcing an analyzing risk metric data
• Preparation of risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience
• Preparation, review and communication of enterprise-wide policies and procedures
• Helping educate colleagues about the most significant risks to the business and how the risks might affect their departments
• Ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks
• Creating business continuity plans to limit risks
• Conducting policy and compliance reviews, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors
• Assist in the maturation of internal controls and policy and procedural documentation
• Reviewing any new major contracts or internal business proposals
• Researching ongoing regulatory changes and determine the potential impact on the business
• Development and maintenance of relationships with First American's parent company, City National Bank
• Understanding and communicating industry-specific regulations and requirements of OCC Heightened Standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, finance or accounting, preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 3+ years of experience in audit, finance or accounting
• Risk management certifications (CRM, FRM), CPA a plus
• Experience with regulatory requirements of the financial industry (e.g., Heightened Standards) Salesforce, audit software a plus

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

POSITION: AVP, Risk Management

REQ NUMBER: ACC-21-00001

LOCATION: Rochester Office

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

First American Equipment Finance, an RBC/City National Company, is a growing, national leader providing equipment leasing and equipment finance services to commercial borrowers in all fifty states. The company has earned top honors among midsize companies for the Best Companies to Work for in New York in 2020. This elite recognition marks First American's 3rd consecutive year achieving the coveted #1 ranking and 9th consecutive time on the list. With national headquarters in Rochester (Woodcliff Office Park, Fairport), First American has approximately 270 employees and manages a $2bn portfolio.