Business Controls Lead

About the Team

Founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, City National Bank has built a legacy of integrity, community, and unparalleled client relationships. As a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies, we strive to go further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues, and communities flourish.

About the Role

The Business Controls Lead serves as a pivotal operational risk partner within the organization. This role exists to identify, assess, monitor, and report on all key risks, ensuring that business operations align with the Risk Appetite Framework and organizational objectives. You will act as a subject matter expert, working closely with Operations Managers to design, document, and implement appropriate controls.

In this position, you will coordinate Risk Registers to support Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and lead monthly risk working groups to highlight thematic trends, audit updates, and program maturity. Your work involves collaborating with various risk units—including Operational and Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity, IT Risk, and Third Party Risk—to prepare for testing, audits, and other risk activities. A key part of your mission is promoting risk awareness within your Business Unit and providing strategic advice on regulatory interactions.

Hiring Process

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Please visit careers.cnb.com to apply. Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting to a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.

Culture and Inclusion

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by law.

Note: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Work location

Work model: On-site

42, Monterry Drive, Brookside, New Castle County, Delaware, 19713, United States

Brookside, Delaware

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide guidance on regulatory interactions and risk program maturity
check_circleCoordinate issue resolution and provide status updates to leadership
check_circleLead monthly risk working groups to analyze trends and audit updates
check_circleCoordinate Risk Registers to support Risk and Control Self-Assessments
check_circleDesign, document, and implement appropriate controls within the organization
check_circleEnsure business plans align with the Risk Appetite Framework and KPIs
check_circleIdentify, assess, monitor, and report all key operational risks

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's Degree or equivalent
verifiedMinimum 6-8 years of experience in financial industry
verifiedMinimum 6-8 years of experience in banking operations, compliance, or risk management
verifiedMinimum 3 years of operational risk management control design, testing, or auditing
verifiedMinimum 3 years of advanced Microsoft Office experience
verifiedWorking knowledge of credit, financial, supply chain, market, and operational risks

Nice to Have

Experience in a regulatory-facing role

Benefits & Perks

check_circleComprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision planscheck_circleGenerous 401(k) company matching contributioncheck_circleTuition Reimbursement and internal upskilling and training resourcescheck_circleVacation, sick, and volunteer time benefitsSpecialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Risk And Control Self Assessments, Key Risk Indicators, Issue Management, Operational Risk Management, Credit Risk.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about Business Controls Lead at City National Bank

What does a Business Controls Lead at City National Bank do?expand_more

In this Business Controls Lead at City National Bank role, you will provide guidance on regulatory interactions and risk program maturity; coordinate issue resolution and provide status updates to leadership; lead monthly risk working groups to analyze trends and audit updates; and coordinate risk registers to support risk and control self-assessments.

What are the requirements for this Business Controls Lead role?expand_more

To qualify for the Business Controls Lead at City National Bank position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Minimum 6-8 years of experience in financial industry; Minimum 6-8 years of experience in banking operations, compliance, or risk management; Minimum 3 years of operational risk management control design, testing, or auditing; Minimum 3 years of advanced Microsoft Office experience; and Working knowledge of credit, financial, supply chain, market, and operational risks.

Where is the Business Controls Lead role at City National Bank located?expand_more

Business Controls Lead at City National Bank is based in 42, Monterry Drive, Brookside, New Castle County, Delaware, 19713, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Business Controls Lead job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

City National Bank has listed this Business Controls Lead role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Business Controls Lead role?expand_more

Business Controls Lead at City National Bank typically requires 6–8 years of relevant experience at the lead level.

What skills do you need for the Business Controls Lead role at City National Bank?expand_more

Key skills for Business Controls Lead at City National Bank include Microsoft Office; Word; Excel; Access; Powerpoint; Risk And Control Self Assessments; Key Risk Indicators; and Issue Management.

What education is required for Business Controls Lead at City National Bank?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

What category does the Business Controls Lead role belong to?expand_more

Business Controls Lead at City National Bank is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.