Principal Strategy & Execution Consultant (Risk)

Description This position is an onsite position and available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location (see location options on posting) Position Summary This role strengthens governance and oversight by identifying maturity opportunities, shaping and leading new initiatives, and using enterprise mechanisms to advance execution discipline, leadership visibility, and organizational readiness. This colleague will be a thought leader in governance reporting, compliance automation and oversight, and continuously improving processes, systems, programs, and operational playbooks. The ideal candidate will lead high-visibility, cross-functional work spanning governance forums, resiliency planning, regulatory exam coordination, cyber insurance renewal support, standards and policies updates, and Risk Committee readiness. This individual will operate effectively across a complex organization to identify and realize synergistic opportunities, develop executive-ready communications and presentations, and shape content while preparing leaders and colleagues for high-stakes governance discussions. Key Responsibilities Lead transformation of enterprise governance visibility through consultative and centralized approaches and strategies that strengthen leadership alignment, elevate decision quality, and enable more effective risk-informed actionLead and coordinate Cybersecurity Governance Forums, including agenda decisioning, material development, risk identification, decision-tracking, and follow-through on actions and commitmentsLead execution for cross-functional initiatives such as cybersecurity insurance, findings oversight, cyber risk quantification, and other strategic priorities assigned by aligning stakeholders, driving accountability, and ensuring high-quality, timely deliveryBuild and mature the governance structure, operating expectations, and management reporting and routines that strengthen technology operational resilience and improve readiness across critical capabilities.Drive integrated oversight across key security, resilience, and performance activities to ensure clear visibility, strong execution, and accountability alignment to enterprise expectationsLead regulatory exam coordination by driving timelines, aligning stakeholders, and create traceability of information across disparate systems such as Archer and ServiceNow to connect risk-related performance data and improve line of sight into risk and cyber posture, for prompt regulator responseLead support for cyber insurance renewal activities, including coordination of inputs, response development, and cross-functional engagement for renewal readinessLead the modernization and scaling of the operating model for continuous performance visibility, enterprise reporting, and workflow execution, strengthening consistency, proactive corrections, and disciplined execution across both priority and operational initiativesAdvance performance and execution discipline by establishing and driving clear operating rhythms, reinforcing accountability, and maturing how priority work is governed across the organizationProvide consultative leadership across risk and strategy functions to evolve operational and enterprise governance frameworks, shape enterprise operating expectations, and drive transformational management practices that improve consistency and execution maturityDraft, refine, and present executive-level communications, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership, governance forums, and risk committeesNavigate ambiguity at the program- and enterprise-level to shape priorities, influence stakeholders, and advance high-visibility initiatives with clear structure, predictability, and execution disciplineDevelop and lead shaping governance and performance content for executive and committee-level presentations, including Risk Committee materials, Executive Reporting and Board Reporting with a focus on clarity, relevance, and strategic alignmentTranslate complex information into concise, audience-appropriate communications for executive, risk, and business stakeholdersQuarterback regulatory exam activities by orchestrating cross-functional preparedness, guiding response development, and maintaining clear visibility into deliverables, risks, and leadership needsPartner with colleagues and leaders to prepare for high-stakes presentations by refining messaging, anticipating questions, and strengthening presentation readinessNavigate complex organizational structures to identify interdependencies, align stakeholders, and realize synergistic opportunities across teams and initiativesMonitor progress, risks, outcomes, and dependencies across initiatives and provide leadership with recommendations and governance insights Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience.7+ years of related experience in Cybersecurity, Compliance, Resilience, and/or Risk.3+ years of owning strategy and operations. Preferred Qualifications Background in Financial Institutions or highly regulated industries or environments with complex governance expectationsDemonstrated ability to build durable operating rhythms, governance routines, and executive-ready reporting artifacts across multiple workstreamsPrior experience with managing banking risk and the lines of defense modelPrevious experience with the business continuity planning and/or other resilience activitiesRelevant experience with Cybersecurity frameworks such as CRI Profile, NIST, etc. or other regulatory/assessment frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI DSS, SOC 2, NYDFS, GLBA, HIPPA, etc.)Experience supporting Risk Committee, Board, or executive governance forumsExperience with reporting, automation, workflow tools, dashboards, governance technology platforms, or operational playbooksStrong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence across functions and levels without direct authority.Demonstrated success leading program transformation through consultative redesign of operating approaches that improve scalability, strengthen leadership visibility, and elevate organizational effectivenessHigh degree of organizational judgment, executive presence, and attention to detail Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes Workplace Type Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range $102,000- $208,000 Annual Salary The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.