EU Finance Functional Risk Manager

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation. We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do. Job Description The EU Finance Functional Risk Manager is considered an expert in applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business. Job scope and complexity of assigned business is broad and very complex. This role has an expert-level understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls. They typically interact directly with senior managers requiring an advanced level of presentation, relationship building and negotiation skills. They will support Finance investment portfolios, treasury and investment activities, and the related market, capital, liquidity, and operational risk. Key accountabilities: Serve as a trusted risk advisor to aligned Finance leaders Identify and address risks before they impact objectives Present Finance update at appropriate committee meetings Serve as a functional liaison between the Business Line and second and third lines of defence Evaluate and consult on the risks associated with strategic priorities or major programs and projects Design, enhance and simplify effective control environments for Finance teams. Provides assurance of the efficacy of the BL compliance with Enterprise Risk Appetite Statement and Enterprise Risk Management Policy Leading collaboration sessions with the functional area(s) to document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Business Line Incidents and report Operational losses. Support the BL with risk programs such as Issues Management, BCIQ & PRISM submissions, Risk assessment Unit reviews and support and monitor through the full lifecycle. Manage adhoc projects from start to finish Respond to unexpected events and findings Skills & experience required: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience. Six to ten years of applicable experience. Possesses a sound understanding of investment management practices, financial instruments, and applicable regulatory requirements, enabling effective independent risk assessment, review, and challenge. Considerable understanding of the business line's operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls. Considerable knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies. Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills. Additional information The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Accessibility We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support. Total Rewards U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value. We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes: Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards. Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance. Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness). Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria. Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all. We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application. We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon . Closing Date Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.