Job Description

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

/OBJECTIVES

This position executes specific essential functions within the second line Risk Management Division to support SouthState’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework which is designed to provide a consolidated view of risk in the organization and compliance with the company’s Risk Appetite Statement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides second line oversight for designated first line business areas.

  • Experience and demonstrated application of ERM Frameworks and related Programs (e.g., RCSA, Issue Management, Key Risk Indicators) required.

  • Experience and/or demonstrated working knowledge of first-line operations, risks and controls associated with payments-related business areas and/or correspondent banking a plus.

• Assists designated business lines in creating and maintaining the risk assessment process and program through Risk Registers/Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) and other topic-specific risk assessments as needed:

• • Supports assigned business lines in understanding and identifying enterprise and business process risks.

  • Provides oversight and guidance to assigned business units to achieve capture of risks, controls, and issues in the company’s GRC system of record and that they are addressed according to risk appetite.

  • Develops, leads, or otherwise supports Business Process Risk Assessments as assigned.

  • Participates and provides input on key business line initiatives such as new products and services, so that risk(s) can be appropriately identified and addressed.

• Maintains informal and formal communications channels with partners to gather risk data, obtain confirmation of effectiveness of controls, and share information to help promote a strong risk culture.

• Develops strong partnerships with assigned business units and stakeholders. Serves as subject matter expert to consult and provide risk advice.

• Collaborates with other Risk Management employees on continuous improvement of risk management activities and oversight in the company. Supports assigned operational functions of the Risk Management Division, which may include:

  • Execution of ERM Program Roadmap initiatives as assigned

  • Developing and maintaining departmental procedures and program-related reporting as assigned

  • Performing administration and project management duties as needed.

• May develop, facilitate and/or support training for business lines on the ERM Framework, operational risk topics, current industry practices, and/or risk and control standards.

• Continuously updates knowledge and skills by participating in industry associations and/or professional training and cross-training offered by the Bank.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen

• Demonstrated industry/general banking and market knowledge

• Experience independently leading and executing risk assessments (including RCSAs), and/or assessing the adequacy of policies, procedures, processes, and compliance and operational controls

• Clear understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.

• Effective relationship management and execution skills. Ability to understand and operate successfully in a matrixed corporate environment.

• Attention to accuracy and detail

• Demonstrated thought leadership, initiative, and application of independent judgment.

• Self-starter, able to operate independently with little day-to-day direction

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with mid to senior level management, other internal clients, peers, and audit.

• Well-organized, able to effectively multi-task

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education Bachelor of Arts or Science in Finance/Accounting, Business, or related field.

• Experience 10+ years of experience with previous Risk Management and/or Internal Audit experience in banking preferred.

• Certifications/Specific Knowledge Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with Governance Risk and Control (GRC) applications or equivalent.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer. This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

For telecommuters or hybrid: Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed. This position requires travel (20%)

In accordance with Colorado law: Colorado pay for this position is anticipated to be between $113,320.00 - $181,018.00 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education.While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 05-02-2026, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.