Risk Data Integration Specialist
As a Risk Data Integration Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and improving processes, sharing data between applications, and implementing process improvements in Archer. This requires understanding business processes and Archer configuration/design, data sources and integration opportunities, and leading collaboration among business and technical stakeholders across all three lines of defense.
Design processes aligned to risk programs policies, regulations and standards; implementing end-to-end workflows (i.e. risk/issue identification, risk assessment, etc.) in Archer for multiple risk programs: Operational Risk, Third-Party Risk, and Issues Management.
Engage with senior leaders regarding risk business process integration; explaining key developments, regulatory findings/requirements, issues, timelines, policy/standards alignment, training and how they apply to target solutions.
Lead enterprise initiatives to integrate foundational (data) components (business processes, risk classifications, control classifications, etc.) strengthening the use of risk taxonomies across enterprise risk, compliance and operational risk programs. Establish a consistent “line of sight” for aggregating risk metrics (i.e. risk exposure and mitigation) across multiple lines of business.
Lead efforts to identify and define risk process use cases; transforming them into action plans and detailed requirements documentation. Work closely with both business and technical teams to ensure alignment and understanding of what is requested and what is systemically possible.
Position Responsibilities:
Process Design
Apply knowledge of financial institution business processes (specifically Comerica lines of business) to identify process improvement opportunities resulting in better risk management/risk reduction.
Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver process improvements within a project environment. Meet with stakeholders to set annual goals for process improvement, efficiency, and risk reduction.
Research and maintain knowledge of market conditions, update stakeholders on changes, risks and opportunities.
Serve as a primary point of contact between departments, ensuring seamless communication and information sharing.
Foster collaboration between teams or entities by organizing meetings, workshops, and discussions to align goals and strategies.
Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment with organizational objectives, address conflicts, bottlenecks, or issues hindering collaboration and propose viable solutions.
Requirements Development & Implementation
Conduct needs assessments to understand the business requirements and identify areas for improvement or integration.
Develop business requirements in collaboration with users and help translate to technical requirements with Archer support technical teams.
Work cross-functionally to support and deploy solutions.
Data Integration
Identify internal and external data sources to support risk management initiatives.
Lead development of integration (API, etc.) with Archer technical team.
Establish data maintenance routines.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management or related disciplines pertaining to data management and transmission i.e. information risk management, information technology, cybersecurity, data governance, etc.
7 years of experience in Risk Management, TPR Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance or other related risk disciplines at a Financial Institution
7 years of experience in one or a combination of the following:business operations, implementation or strategic planning
5 years of experience in eGRC systems use, preferably Archer
3 years of experience in project management
Licenses/ Certifications:
CERP, and relevant disciplines; CISA, CRISC, CGEIT and CISM
Comerica Bank Tower
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday