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IAM Risk Advisor-1st LOD

Truist Bank


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Business Unit Risk Advisor II engages with Business Unit leadership in its management of risks and controls as well as its execution of risk program requirements. Execute facilitate and/or monitor execution of Risk Program requirements (e.g. RCSA KRIs etc.). Provide strategic insight risk advice and influence to assigned Business Unit. Concur with material risk taking by the Business Unit and escalate unacceptable risks. Aggregate integrate correlate and report risks for assigned Business Unit. Present risk aggregation key risks and emerging risks to senior Business Unit Leadership. Identify and opine on remediation to address weaknesses related to inadequate or failed processes people and systems or external events and ensure effective remediation.

1. Provide strategic/tactical challenge & review of risks within the Identity & Access Management (IAM) Business Unit (BU) portfolio for the following:

The identification of existing and emerging risks along with their root causes to senior leadership (BUs and Risk Advisors).

The proposed remediation plans controls and key risk indicators (KRIs) which mitigate the overall risk within the BUs risk tolerance/appetite.

the trends and effectiveness of KRIs and escalate as appropriate to senior leadership.

on any new/revised risk policy requirements to ensure they are consistent with the Banks risk appetite regulator expectations and industry standards.

areas of opportunity to improve risk visibility within the BU. Provide direction and guidance in the development of controls and governance mechanisms within the BU.

in the development of the Risk Appetite Framework metrics and KRIs within the BU as well as those defined by the BU for implementation across Truist (where applicable).

the Banks risk culture compliance with enterprise risk initiatives and promote sound risk management practices.

connectivity between the output of risk programs as appropriate by coordinating with stakeholders to resolve highly complex or challenging issues.

facilitate and monitor risk governance mechanisms including but not limited to Compliance Risk and Control Self-Assessment (C-RCSA) Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) key risk indicators policies risk committees and other elements of the Enterprise Risk Framework.
conjunction with Compliance Risk Management and Legal monitor BU adherence to applicable policies laws and regulations.

Job Description

For this opportunity Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT J-1 TN-1 or TN-2 E-3 O-1 or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

This position is office-centric 5 days a week in one of our Truist hub locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Providestrategic and tacticaleffective challengefor all risks present within the Business Unit (BU). Concur with key risk decisions and escalate unacceptable or key emerging risks to BU CRO and/or Business Unit Risk Committee.

2. Guide risk-taking behavior. Provide counsel and advice to BU and senior BU leaders.

3. Monitor risk exposures concentrations and limits. Ensure risk levels stay within risk appetite.

4. Opine on new or revised risk program requirementsto confirm they are consistent with the Banks risk appetite regulator expectations and industry standard.

5. Identify areas of opportunity to improve risk visibility within BU; develop and implement plan to transform opportunity into new processes and activities.

6. Assist in the development and opine on Risk Appetite Framework metrics and Key Risk Indicators within the BU as well as those defined by the BU for implementation across Truist (where applicable).

7. Advocate the Banks risk culture compliance with enterprise risk initiatives and promote sound risk management practices.

8. Provide connectivity between the output of risk programs as appropriate. Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve highly complex or challenging issues.

9. Advise on the effectiveness of BU risk and control environment.

10. Provide direction and guidance in the development of controls and governance mechanisms within the BU.

11. Execute facilitate and monitor risk governance mechanisms including but not limited to Compliance Risk and Control Self-Assessment (C-RCSA) Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) key risk indicators policies risk committees and other elements of the Enterprise Risk Framework.

12. Monitor issues (all types) assigned to BU as well as those that have downstream or upstream impact to the BU and ensure appropriate remediation.

13. In conjunction with Compliance Risk Managementand Legal monitor BU adherence to applicable policies laws and regulations.

14. Communicate to BU senior leadership regulators and Executive Committees key activities trends and events pertaining to risk regulatory and audit reviews. Continue to promote various risk initiatives and their supporting metrics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Finance or related field or equivalent education and related training.

2. 8 years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management audit operations process engineering or line of business specialty and/or equivalent education training and experience.

3. Experience in compliance and operational risk mitigation and remediation.

4. Strong communication interpersonal presentation and negotiation skills.

5. Proven leadership and management skills.

6. Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills in complex environments and with senior leadership.

7. Strong time management and organizational skills adaptable to a dynamic and complex work environment; Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.

8. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products.

9. Ability to travel occasionally overnight.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Knowledge

  • Solid understanding of IAM principles technologies and controls (e.g. identity lifecycle management privileged access management authentication/authorization)

  • Ability to assess IAM-related risks in alignment with cybersecurity and information security frameworks

Risk Management & Governance

  • Proven ability to identify assess and articulate emerging risks and their root causes to senior leadership

  • Strong experience in designing and challenging risk remediation strategies controls and governance structures

  • Demonstrated capability in risk trend analysis and escalation of material risks

  • CRISP CISA CISSP or CISM certifications

Strategic Thinking & Advisory Skills

  • Strong ability to provide strategic and tactical challenge to business units and influence decision-making

  • Experience advising senior leadership on risk appetite alignment governance improvements and control effectiveness

  • Skilled in identifying opportunities to enhance risk visibility and transparency

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Proficiency in developing monitoring and interpreting KRIs and metrics

  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate risk data trends control effectiveness and performance indicators

  • Experience presenting complex risk insights in clear actionable formats for executive audiences

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

  • Exceptional ability to collaborate across functions (Risk Compliance Legal Technology Business Units)

  • Proven success in driving consensus and resolving complex risk issues among diverse stakeholders

Process Improvement & Controls Development

  • Experience designing and enhancing risk controls policies and governance mechanisms

  • Ability to improve risk processes and frameworks to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Technical & Tools Proficiency

  • Strong proficiency with IAM systems (e.g. Oracle Identify Manager Sailpoint CyberArk)

  • Experience with risk management systems and reporting tools (e.g. Archer MetricStream or similar GRC platforms)

  • Proficiency in data tools (e.g. Excel Power BI Tableau) for risk analytics and reporting

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: 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 offers medical dental vision life insurance disability accidental death and dismemberment tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k 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. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division this job may also be eligible for Truists 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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