First Line Risk Senior Manager
About the role
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the identification, measurement, and mitigation of material risks in the organization.
- Support various business line projects to address specific risk issues, working with business leaders to analyze and quantify risks, assess solutions or mitigation activities, and develop remediation plans.
- Implement and support internal governance processes.
- Provide risk point of view on strategies, driving change where appropriate.
- Synthesize data and reporting; perform analysis and bring valuable business insights through evaluation of data in relation to risk and control management strategies.
- Reviews current policies and procedures to identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability through training, education, and risk management consultative support.
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance
- Prior experience implementing and supporting enterprise-wide Risk programs
- Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative guidelines
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship building and team facilitation skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree OR at least 5 years of work experience
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Risk Professional (CRP)
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Hours And Work Schedule
Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Locations: Johnston, RI or Westwood, MA
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $115,000-$145,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.
Note
Citizens will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa, such as an H-1B, for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.
Posting End Date
07/24/2026