Senior Managing Director, Front Line Controls Officer for Consumer & Healthcare Financial Services

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Position Summary

The Front Line Controls Officer for Consumer & Healthcare Financial Services (SMD) at Webster Bank will play a critical leadership role in overseeing and strengthening the bank’s control environment. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening the risk and control environment for the following teams: Consumer and Healthcare Financial Services (HSA and Ametros). Critical initiatives will include building out a control inventory, designing and enhancing the risk and control self-assessment program, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring significant expertise in operational risk management, internal audit, internal controls, quality assurance and testing within the banking sector. This individual will also be involved with strategic and transformational initiatives and the delivery of critical, large-scale, complex, high-visibility, regulatory remediation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Oversight and management for multiple Front Line Unit (FLUs): Consumer and Healthcare Financial Services (HSA and Ametros) aligning with the vision and objectives set by the Chief Controls Officer.
• Controls Design & Inventory: Collaborate with respective Front Line Units (FLUs) to design and implement effective controls to mitigate identified risks, providing recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Proactive Oversight: Ensure proactive identification of potential control issues and deficiencies, determine root causes, and develop and execute on necessary remediation plans.
• RSCA Program Management: Lead the execution and documentation of RSCA processes across the respective Front Line Units (FLUs) to ensure it aligns with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Assist with designing and enhancing the RCSA program, ensuring compliance with internal policies, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Coordinate and facilitate risk assessment workshops and activities to identify potential risks and control gaps. Analyze risk data to assess the likelihood and impact of risks on the bank’s operations.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare comprehensive reports for senior …