Banking Business Control & Risk Management, Vice President at Santander Holdings Inc Bric

I-Banking Business Control & Risk Management, Vice President – Santander Holdings USA Inc., Miami, FL.

This role is a senior position focused on leading the organization’s risk management strategy within the first line of defense. The Business Control & Risk Management VP collaborates with business units to embed risk practices and drive consistent execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

• Champion the business control mandate, guiding stakeholders to embed risk management practices in the first line.
• Lead the design and execution of scenario analysis exercises with business units and CIB Business Control Officers, articulating assumptions and impacts.
• Direct and oversee the firm’s Material Risk Identification and Assessment (MRIA) program, ensuring timely, complete risk assessments integrated into governance frameworks.
• Develop and refine the Key Risk Indicator (KRI) framework, overseeing threshold monitoring and proactive escalation of emerging risk trends.
• Produce and oversee risk reporting and MIS, synthesizing scenario outcomes, KRI performance, and material risk themes for BCOs, risk governance committees, and CIB executives.
• Act as a strategic partner to BCOs and risk owners, ensuring material risks are identified, assessed, and managed within approved risk appetite and control frameworks.
• Govern and maintain ERM documentation; lead periodic program reviews and enhancements related to scenario analysis, material risk inventory, and KRI processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, auditing, credit management, or related regulatory functions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading risk projects across multiple business lines in a commercial or investment banking environment.
• Advanced knowledge of financial services products, regulatory environment, and risk assessment from the perspective of the Second Line of Defense.
• Strong analytical skills, high sense of urgency, ability to drive results, and effective multi‑tasking and prioritization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build internal and external networks within the risk management ecosystem.
• Knowledge of internal controls concepts, implementation and governance guidelines.
• Relevant certifications such as other risk certifications are preferred.

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Santander provides a comprehensive benefits program that supports health, financial well‑being and a flexible work environment.