Business Unit Risk Operations Specialist

Truist Financial

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Employment Type:

Full Time

Date Posted: 02/17/2026

Job Categories:
Banking, Finance/Economics, Information Technology

Provide first line of defense risk execution for assigned HR, GALT and OCAA for enterprise risk and operational risk programs. Collaborate with leadership, second line of defense program owners and other applicable areas of the bank to execute on risk program deliverables. Facilitate execution of key risk framework components as delegated by LOD2 risk programs. Consult with business line management on identifying, assessing, controlling, mitigating, and communicating risks associated with business processes and decisions for the applicable business units.

• Provide first line of defense risk execution for business unit segments assigned in the execution of enterprise risk and operational risk programs
• Execute the creation and facilitation of Business Unit Risk Committee and other governance related activities
• Execute coordination of the business and risk advisors in regulatory interactions through routine continuous monitoring activity or formal exams
• Coordinate the execution of non-control-based risk programs for the business unit
• Partner with the 2
  
  LOD risk program teams and the Enterprise Control & Change Office to drive consistency in risk execution within business unit
• Execute risk reporting needs within the business unit for risk execution activities where reporting is not provided by the Enterprise Control & Change Office or 2
  
  LOD risk programs

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or science/academic field, or equivalent education and related training or experience
• 4+ years of progressive related experience in risk or audit functions supporting risk execution and governance activities
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills to partner with various stakeholders on governance documentation
• High attention to detail and ability to think critically and strategically, multi-task, and drive change
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Strong meeting management, conflict management, and executive presentation skills
• Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to work under difficult time constraints and required delivery dates
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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