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VP, First Line Risk & Compliance

Forbright Bank
Chevy Chase, MD
Full Time
Posted June 30, 2026
$130k - $160k
Energy Management
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Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary first line control leader for Commercial Lending Operations, including creating and maintaining procedures to ensure consistent execution of credit policies and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Oversee control activities across commercial lending with a focus on reducing credit and operational losses through adherence to underwriting standards, collateral/valuation documentation, and data accuracy
  • Design, implement, and maintain first line controls, key control indicators, and monitoring routines focused on credit quality drivers (exceptions, overrides, documentation defects, covenant compliance, etc.)
  • Partner with second line functions (Enterprise Risk Management, BSA, and Compliance) and internal/external audit to support control testing, regulatory exams, and remediation tracking for commercial lending processes
  • Execute first line risk management responsibilities in accordance with the Bank’s Risk Management Framework, including performance of risk assessments, business continuity planning, and third‑party risk reviews; adherence to risk appetite; timely identification and escalation of issues; and clear reporting to governance forums
  • Lead issue identification, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and validation of corrective actions for credit policy exceptions, documentation gaps, booking errors, and process breakdowns
  • Provide guidance to lending, underwriting, and operations teams on control execution, documentation standards, and regulatory expectations
  • Support change initiatives (new products, process enhancements, system implementations, growth) by performing control impact reviews and confirming credit requirements (data, documentation, approvals, and monitoring) are built into the design
  • Prepare and deliver clear, timely reporting and metrics on control performance, exceptions, remediation status, and credit process health to senior management and governance committees
  • Promote a strong control culture by reinforcing ownership, accountability, and consistent execution of credit processes across Commercial Lending Operations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred; Master of Business Administration preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial lending, banking operations, risk management, or compliance within a regulated financial institution required
  • Strong knowledge of specialized, middle-market, commercial lending products, processes, and applicable banking regulations
  • Demonstrated applied thinking skills to adapt regulatory requirements to unique lending verticals
  • Experience designing and implementing first line risk controls and monitoring programs
  • Ability to effectively partner with business leaders while maintaining independent risk judgment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Outstanding problem‑solving and time management skills
  • Self‑motivated, self‑directed, and results‑oriented
  • Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams with a solution‑oriented mindset

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