Principal Business Planning, Strat & Supp Consult

Overview

The ideal candidate will work hybrid in our Raleigh office, will consider fully remote for a highly qualified candidate.

At First Citizens Bank, we believe meaningful careers are built through meaningful relationships. For more than 125 years, we've supported our clients, communities and colleagues through a culture rooted in connection, collaboration and long-term success.

This role acts as a chief of staff to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the CCO, helping lead the effectiveness, execution and overall management of the Bank’s Compliance function. This position is responsible for translating the CCO’s strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, ensuring alignment across Compliance teams and stakeholders, driving accountability and successful delivery.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

Compliance Strategy & Execution - Partners with the CCO and Compliance leadership to develop, communicate and execute the Compliance team’s strategic priorities and operating model. Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with performance measures. Supports development and refinement of Compliance’s operating model, structure and resource strategy.

Team Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness - Leads special projects, help manage team priorities, and facilitate effective communication and coordination among Compliance leadership and functional teams. Lead/coordinate Compliance leadership team meetings. Provides influence to foster change necessary to adopt new approaches and improve effectiveness and coordination of team.

Financial & Resource Management – Assist CCO and Compliance leadership with coordinating and managing budgeting, forecasting and expenses. Monitor budget performance, staffing, and resource allocation. Support workforce planning activities. Coordinate administrative activities associated with management of the Compliance organization.

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives – Lead/coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives. Develop presentations and communications regarding priorities, operating models and status of initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years' experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Area of Experience: Compliance and/or Risk experience, Finance, Project Management

Position Specific Skills:

Program Implementation

Internal Communications

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds Productive Relationships

Risk Identification

Project management skills

Demonstrates Courage

Maintains Strategic Perspective

Problem solving

Champions Change and Culture

Drives for Results

Strategic Thinking

Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits .

This job posting is expected to remain active for 7 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate . Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

T he base pay for this position is generally between $180,000 and $225,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Compliance Strategy & Execution - Partners with the CCO and Compliance leadership to develop, communicate and execute the Compliance team’s strategic priorities and operating model. Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with performance measures. Supports development and refinement of Compliance’s operating model, structure and resource strategy.

Team Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness - Leads special projects, help manage team priorities, and facilitate effective communication and coordination among Compliance leadership and functional teams. Lead/coordinate Compliance leadership team meetings. Provides influence to foster change necessary to adopt new approaches and improve effectiveness and coordination of team.

Financial & Resource Management – Assist CCO and Compliance leadership with coordinating and managing budgeting, forecasting and expenses. Monitor budget performance, staffing, and resource allocation. Support workforce planning activities. Coordinate administrative activities associated with management of the Compliance organization.

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives – Lead/coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives. Develop presentations and communications regarding priorities, operating models and status of initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years' experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Area of Experience: Compliance and/or Risk experience, Finance, Project Management

Position Specific Skills:

Program Implementation

Internal Communications

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds Productive Relationships

Risk Identification

Project management skills

Demonstrates Courage

Maintains Strategic Perspective

Problem solving

Champions Change and Culture

Drives for Results

Strategic Thinking

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits .

This job posting is expected to remain active for 7 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate . Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

T he base pay for this position is generally between $180,000 and $225,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.