Description

Summary:

The Business Unit Risk Manager, Sr. supports execution of risk management practices within Asset Finance and in alignment with Huntington's risk appetite. This role partners closely with Asset Finance business leaders, process owners, and risk partners to identify, monitor, assess, mitigate, and report on risks across the business. The position supports risk governance, control oversight, issue management, regulatory and audit engagement, and the evaluation of risks associated with business processes, products, services, and strategic initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Asset Finance products, processes, systems, and associated risks.
• Advise business partners on risk management practices, control design, and opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Support management of findings, issues, and action plans, including monitoring progress and escalating risks to successful execution.
• Partner with business leaders to assess control effectiveness and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Conduct validation and sustainability reviews of remediation efforts to confirm risks have been appropriately addressed.
• Perform targeted reviews and testing of key business processes and controls.
• Monitor and evaluate key risk indicators, metrics, trends, and emerging risks impacting Asset Finance.
• Facilitate risk assessments, including risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), process risk evaluations, and control inventory reviews.
• Build effective relationships with business leaders, process owners, Legal, Compliance, Audit, Credit Review, Technology, and Enterprise Risk partners.
• Support preparation for and engagement with internal audits, regulatory examinations, compliance reviews, and independent testing activities.
• Participate in governance committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives to provide risk perspectives and challenge when appropriate.
• Assess risks associated with new or changed products, services, technology implementations, process changes, and business initiatives, including participation in governance processes such as Product and Service Risk Assessments (PSRAs).
• Support development and implementation of risk monitoring, reporting, and governance routines for Asset Finance leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk Management or Operational Risk.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree 4 additional years of segment-specific or risk related experience may be considered Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Asset Finance, equipment finance, leasing, commercial lending, or specialty finance businesses.
• Knowledge of risk and control frameworks, issue management, audit engagement, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with risk assessments, process mapping, control design, and control testing.
• Familiarity with risk management systems and governance tools such as Archer.
• Experience applying data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve risk identification, control monitoring, issue management, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business leaders, risk partners, and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions to achieve business and risk objectives

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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