Fiduciary Governance Officer

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

This position applies governance and fiduciary knowledge and oversight of the Bank's trust department. Maintains an expert knowledge of new and existing laws that impact activities in order to recommend necessary changes. Reviews business processes, procedures, and activities for risks and inefficiencies. Assists internal and external audits. Develops and implements new, policies as appropriate. Partners with client teams to review documents and provide guidance for execution. Serves as a liaison between corporate, legal, and division teams to identify and resolve complex issues. Facilitates the security and integrity of Bank activities by ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Governance Improvement - Analyzes external laws and regulations as well as internal fiduciary processes and systems. Aids the development and revision of policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Fosters understanding and proper implementation of necessary changes in impacted business areas. May assist special projects or related business initiatives.
• Business Support - Serves as a liaison between examiners, regulators, auditors, and legal and corporate compliance during compliance examinations, processes, and procedures. Tracks, investigates, and resolves issues which may involve system testing or direct consumer complaints. Recommends process and operational improvements that enhance efficiencies and reduce risk. works with front office to reviewing estate planning and other documents related to client account. May provide technical support to business programs, systems, or vendors throughout daily activities.
• Reporting - Prepares reports for management on results of governance and new accounts, reviews, legal changes, or new regulations. Conveys the necessary actions to fulfill regulatory requirements and communicates changes amongst work groups.
• Governance and Fiduciary Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge of current or changing laws, regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures that affect assigned area of the Bank. Serves as a resource to management and associates on compliance-related matters.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, or Audit OR High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, or Audit

Juris Doctor - Preferred; Delaware Trust Experience - A Plus

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.