Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

The Enterprise Spreading Governance Manager will operate within the Credit Risk Management (CRM) team which is part of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) group of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (Bank). Working within CRM provides a unique opportunity to develop a great foundation for a banking career, as employees are exposed to a broad scope of credit, lending, and risk management topics. The position is located downtown Salt Lake City and will offer a hybrid work schedule.

The Enterprise Spreading Governance Manager is an essential role in the Credit Risk Management team and serves as the main resource for administering internal controls, policies and procedures related to financial statement spreading and credit risk assessment accuracy. This role sits in the second line of defense and partners with Line of Business Leaders, Credit Managers, Line Officers, and Analysts to monitor and promote accurate and consistent financial statement spreading and credit risk assessment procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate Enterprise Spreading Governance Program including maintaining Corporate Financial Statement Spreading Standards, Procedures, Guidance Documentation, and Quality Assurance Review (QAR) framework.

• Partner with Credit Managers, Loan Officers, and Credit Analysis to promote accurate and consistent financial statement spreading and credit risk assessment procedures.

• Develop and deliver timely performance monitoring and reporting.

• Support technology partners and supply chain management in all aspects of spreading system maintenance and vendor management activities.

• Support the Enterprise Spread Working Group and business lines as subject matter expert on statement spreading systems, policies, accounting principles and processes.

• Resolve conflict and make decisions on appropriate accounting principles and spreading treatments.

• Collaborates with CRM Risk Grade model owners to ensure alignment of corporate spreading standards with the use of spreading data in Risk Grading model solutions.

• Provide input into planning, budgeting, implementing, maintaining costs and long-term strategies. Maintains accountability for employee development, goal planning, and writing performance reviews.

• Makes recommendations to improve spreading governance processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or other related field.

• 6+ yrs. experience with lending, credit, financial spreading and analysis, financial spreading systems, accounting principles and practices or other directly related experience.

• Managerial or supervisory experience.

• A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP Accounting Standards, Corporate Spreading Standards, Spreading platform tools and Quality Assurance Review procedures.

• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.

• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate complex topics in simple terms.

• Ability to analyze information and develop strategy recommendations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to make sound decisions, meet deadlines and recommendations regarding Enterprise Spreading Governance.

• Ability to manage, develop and mentor staff.

  Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;

• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;

• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;

• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and

• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.

Req ID: 064421

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