Operational Risk Specialist III
Eastern Bank

Job Info

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The primary function of the AVP Operational Risk Specialist III is to provide support for the bank's Operational Risk Management Program. As part of the second line of defense, the individual will act as an advisor in identifying risks and controls that influence the organizations ability to meet strategic and risk appetite objectives. The individual works closely with other governance and control functions such as Internal Audit and InfoSec, as well as the Business Lines/Technology to ensure operational risks at the Bank are appropriately, identified, risk ranked, monitored and mitigated with effective controls.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for leading the Business Continuity Management function, in support of the Operational Risk Management department.
• The incumbent will report directly to the SVP, Director of ORM-CSI.
• The Corporate Security Investigations Manager position will lead the investigations function in Corporate Security.
• The VP, ORM Risk Manager will be the direct supervisor of the BCM team and function and will plan, prioritize and manage BCM functions at Eastern.
• Work directly with senior leadership, department management and internal / external experts to understand, rationalize and create strategic plans to manage the BCM function for Eastern.
• Responsible for leading efforts in identifying emerging BCM risks and trends and making recommendations to senior management regarding ways to enhance processes and efficiencies.
• Identify potential operational risk issues, train her / his team in BCM risk management techniques and will hold the BCM team accountable for the highest level of professionalism and business impact.
• Manage projects while leading diverse cross-functional teams throughout Eastern.
• Initiate and lead BCM risk solutions and programs that will create a safe and sound Banking environment at Eastern.
• The position will require the ability to work independently and under limited supervision of the Director.
• Ability to function in a professional capacity and provide frequent written and verbal communications and have the capacity to make decisions based on sound analysis.
• Able to work well across business lines with key stakeholders to help develop strategies and respond to changing circumstances.
• Must align BCM strategy with the overall ORM strategy with greater ERM and Eastern strategy.

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