Hancock Whitney Corporation

Risk Officer

Hancock Whitney Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Gulfport, MS 39503In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Finance or related fields.
  • 5+ years in enterprise or operational risk, internal audit, or compliance within financial services.
  • Professional certifications like CRCM, FRM, or CRISC are strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and bank operations.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Experience with risk management tools and data visualization platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with executive management to enhance operational risk programs and drive process improvements.
  • Consult on risk management for emerging risks and strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee operational risk across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Facilitate forums and working groups to bolster the company's operational risk strategy.
  • Assist in creating risk strategy, policies, and procedures.
  • Build partnerships with diverse business lines to ensure consistent risk management implementation.
  • Promote a robust operational risk culture through training and communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Collaborative and supportive work culture.
  • Flexible working arrangements according to business needs.
Full Job Description
JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

Risk Officers are responsible for developing and executing the operational risk management framework in alignment with program requirements, regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and the Bank's strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partner with senior and executive management to provide support and guidance on all operational risk programs and requirements; analyze opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions; use risk-based analysis and experience in responding to inquiries of high risk and complexity;
  • Consult on risk management principles for emerging risks, strategic projects and initiatives.
  • Provide direct oversight of operational risk related matters for multiple operational risk lines of business/business units specifically related to risk & control self-assessments performance, significant operational risk events, operational losses, risk metrics (KPIs/KRIs), issues (audit, exam, compliance, and findings), and new activities. Ensure alignment with the Company's strategic risk appetite and regulatory expectations and escalate deviations and remediation plans to senior/executive management accordingly.
  • Facilitate committees/forums/working groups on behalf of the Operational Risk Management function to strengthen the Company's operational risk posture. Help facilitate and coordinate board and management committee materials, and presentations for committee, and board meetings.
  • Assist in the development of operational risk strategy, goals, methodology, policy, procedures and process.
  • Establish strategic cross-functional partnerships with various business lines and risk functions to ensure strong communication and a consistent application of operational risk management program requirements across the Company.
  • Build and promote a strong operational risk culture by developing training, awareness campaigns, and communication strategies across the Bank.
  • Provide project management support for LOB projects which have significant risk.
  • Participate in all applicable committees as assigned as a member and/or participant to ensure knowledge related to these activities is communicated to all levels of management.
  • Stay abreast of and remain in compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines that apply to these functions


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field preferred
  • 5 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, internal audit, compliance, or related roles in financial services required
  • Professional certifications (CRCM, FRM, CRM, CAMS, CRISC, CIA, CISA) strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks, regulatory expectations, and core bank operations
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency with GRC platforms, data visualization, and risk analytics tools


ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
  • Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
  • Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.


About Hancock Whitney Corporation

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi. It operates 237 branches in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The bank offers a range of services, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance. Hancock Whitney Corporation was founded in 1899 as Hancock Bank and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. The bank has a strong commitment to community involvement and has been recognized for its philanthropic efforts.
Learn more about Hancock Whitney Corporation
Size
3,486 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
-$45.1 million
5 Year Trend
+6.1%
NASDAQ
HWC
* Ladders Estimates

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