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Director, ERM Programs - Archer, Strategic Initiative

Fifth Third Bank
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Aug 18, 2025

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Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Responsible for driving the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework by leading the design, development and administration of enterprise risk programs and initiatives for the Bancorp. Owner will lead the transformational work related to the implementation and ongoing sustainability and Governance of an Integrated GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) platform (RSA Archer). Responsible for: 1) Coordination across risk, process, and program owners and senior leadership for the identification, prioritization, and realization of multiyear objectives 2) Identification of appropriate parties required and a primary liaison between business, design, technology, and data partners to decompose objectives into executable efforts for both waterfall and Agile development as appropriate 3)defining and achieving key metrics, 4) Pushing boundaries to introduce new and innovative solutions. Work directly with the Chief Operational Risk Officer, Enterprise Risk Directors, Business Controls Directors and senior leaders within the business to facilitate change related to line of business risk and control processes where needed.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing,

managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in leading implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve corporate vision, specifically enterprise-wide applications for Risk and Compliance in RSA Archer platform
  • Provides oversight and credible challenge to lines of business, key stakeholders and program/process owner
  • Establish goals/objectives for strategic project implementation
  • Responsible for Governance processes of Enterprise taxonomies
  • Build training and support materials for Archer releases
  • Helps drive strategy and develop roadmaps to improve experiences across the platform including continuous prioritization processes
  • Responsible for continual prioritization, design and implementation of functionality across multiple areas and parallel releases; help drive development and opportunities to broaden and deepen platform functionality. Work with owners, stakeholders and experts to ensure timely execution of various RSA Archer applications.
  • Collaborates with owners, business experts and stakeholders across the enterprise
  • Leverage prior experience in stakeholder and business resource management, risk management, and change management to drive transformation and process improvement
  • Provide coaching and support to leaders, program and process owners and sponsors regarding their role in ensuring project success. Work with and hold accountable sponsors, process owners, enterprise project management and key stakeholders to define projects including scope, goals and objectives, teams, deliverables, milestones and activities, timing, and risks.
  • Responsible for overseeing, maintaining and understanding how business processes, risks, controls, and regulations are implemented into the GRC system and help develop plans to incorporate changes related to process, data and organizational hierarchies, collaborating with process/program owners and IT.
  • Work with internal stakeholders across the enterprise to identify, assess, report, track and remediate risks and support the development of risk mitigation strategies
  • Own and oversee the maintenance and periodic update policies, standards, procedures, exceptions, and other governance documents related to GRC program
  • Maintain a strong understanding of risk management methodologies and frameworks to drive enterprise-wide adoption of common taxonomies
  • Prepares information and coordinate the development of reporting to Operational Risk Committee (ORC) and other committees as appropriate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's degree in management, finance, economics, related field or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred.
  • 7 years proven risk management/analytics experience, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years management experience.
  • Experience managing complex GRC or other programs or systems involving interconnected systems and processes with a focus on regulatory and risk requirements and standards
  • Experience in building and managing governance processes and training materials
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of operational risk functions for targeted Lines of business.
  • Requires broad knowledge of banking products, services and operations.
  • Understanding of the core elements of an effective risk management Program including RCSA (risk control Self Assessment) and Key risk indicators and Key control indicators desired.
  • Position requires an in-depth knowledge of the business as well as applicable policies and procedures.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills to successfully challenge line of business management to achieve effective control frameworks.
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity with the Ability to Develop strategies and tactics to Manage risk.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, project management and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to partner with senior management within the line of business to influence and align colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills with Demonstrated Ability to Manage expectations and deliver results.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, power point and similar software.
Director, ERM Programs - Archer, Strategic Initiative LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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