Senior Risk Advisor – Fair Banking Oversight

Atlantic Union Bank

. The Fair Banking Oversight & Senior Risk Advisor is responsible for serving as a Second Line of Defense (2LOD) Fair and Responsible Banking oversight framework across Atlantic Union Bank.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeGlen Allen • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,179 - $150,557 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Fair Banking Oversight & Senior Risk Advisor is responsible for serving as a Second Line of Defense (2LOD) Fair and Responsible Banking oversight framework across Atlantic Union Bank.
This role focuses on maturing, maintaining, and operationalizing the Fair Banking framework encompassing Fair Lending, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), and UDAAP‑related risks.
The Senior Advisor provides independent oversight, governance leadership, credible, and effective challenge to the First Line of Defense (1LOD).
In addition to governance and framework ownership, this role provides horizontal integration across Fair Banking disciplines and supports peer roles during periods of increased demand, including regulatory exams, remediation efforts, and peak monitoring or testing cycles.
This role will partner closely with the Director - Fair & Responsible Banking, the Fair Banking CRA Program Administrator, and the Fair Banking CRA Advisor to ensure clear role delineation and strong program execution.
This position operates within the Second Line of Defense and provides independent oversight, advisory support, and risk-based challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree preferred
5+ years of industry banking experience in Fair Banking, Fair Lending, CRA, UDAAP, or related consumer compliance protection disciplines.
Experience with governance frameworks, compliance monitoring, issues management and regulatory engagement.
Experience performing or supporting Fair Banking risk assessments, monitoring, or testing activities.
Certification as a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred
Strong understanding of Compliance Management Systems (CMS) and Second Line of Defense practices, with the ability to support compliance oversight and effective challenge.
Working knowledge of federal and state banking laws and consumer protection regulations, including Fair Lending, ECOA, FHA, CRA, and UDAAP.
Experience with internal controls, risk assessments, and compliance testing and monitoring processes, including the use of data and reporting to identify trends and risks.
Ability to synthesize and assess issues across Fair Banking and compliance disciplines, considering broader enterprise impact.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document findings and communicate risk and compliance considerations to stakeholders.
Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust to changing business or regulatory needs.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with compliance, banking, or data systems preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fair BankingFair LendingCommunity Reinvestment Act (CRA)UDAAPgovernance frameworkscompliance monitoringrisk assessmentscompliance testinginternal controlsdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailsound judgmentwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsflexibilityadaptabilitycollaboration

Certifications

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)