Risk Governance Officer - Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

At Zions Bancorporation, our guiding principles drive us to create value for customers, the communities we serve, employees and shareholders. We know that an exceptional company can only be built by exceptional people, working together as a great team. We value our employees, and we are committed to searching out, recognizing, and creating fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, and to rewarding them for their contributions to our success.

Our Enterprise Risk Management group is transforming what it means to manage risk at a financial institution. Within that enterprise group, the Regulatory Exam and Risk Governance team is currently seeking a professional, curious, and diligent Risk Governance Officer.

Governance both influences and informs how an organization’s objectives are set and achieved, and the Risk Governance Officer is an integral part of developing, maintaining, executing, and enforcing governance practices within the bank. 

Risk Governance Officers may also play a pivotal role in supporting bank management putting their best foot forward during regulatory examinations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure governance group practices and governance documents meet bank standards and expectations through the following practices:
  • Policy, framework, program, and charter: review, tracking, and feedback
  • Adherence/non-adherence monitoring
  • Committee and council assessments
  • Quality control
  • Training, communication, reporting
  • Relationship building
• Support, coordinate, and communicate regulatory examination activities, working with senior and executive leaders to ensure timely and complete responses to regulatory examinations, reviews, and inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, technical writing, English, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: risk management (preferably governance), document management, or other directly related experience.
• Possess a working knowledge of bank/government regulatory requirements and processes.
• Ability to implement and enforce style guides consistently in written communications.
• Exceptional attention to detail as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced time-management and self-governance skills to work independently and complete assignments on time.
• Strong client relationship skills to collaborate effectively and achieve shared objectives.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and creative skills.
• Demonstrated proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to follow-through.
• Active listening skills and ability to take clear and concise meeting minutes.
• Ability to use judgment within departmental procedures and practices.
• Intermediate or better skills with standard Microsoft Office/365 tools.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.