Cecilia Hoyt

Summary

ABOUT ME & CAREER PREFERENCES I am a seasoned Risk Management Executive with over 32 years of experience building and leading large-scale risk transformation, technology integration, and digital innovation teams and initiatives in the financial services and technology sectors. Most recently, I established and led a comprehensive COSO-based Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program, developing a multi-year roadmap, framework, taxonomy, and policy to enhance organizational risk oversight. At Silicon Valley Bank, I served as Senior Managing Director, driving the build-out of both first and second-line non-financial risk management functions. Previously, at Wells Fargo, I held roles as Senior Vice President – Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff to the Chief Operational Risk Officer, where I led enterprise-wide risk transformation efforts across model risk, risk intelligence, and data management. I am recognized for building and leading high-performing teams that create sustainable and resilient business solutions. As a passionate mentor, I am committed to developing emerging talent into future leaders. I am seeking leadership roles in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Business Transformation, and Program Management, including positions such as Head of Operational Risk, Head of Enterprise Risk, Vice President of Risk, and Vice President of Program Management & Risk Transformation. I am open to opportunities in Greater Boston, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with a preference for in-office, hybrid (with travel), or fully remote arrangements. CORE COMPETENCIES • Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Technology Risk, Model Risk, Strategic & Reputational Risk Development, Execution & Oversight (1st and 2nd Lines of Defense) • Board & Executive Committee Reporting • Risk Appetite, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Risk Dashboards, Executive Dashboards, and Risk Intelligence • Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA); Operational Risk Events; CCAR; Scenario Analysis • Enterprise Risk Assessments; Business Environment Assessment; Business Risk Oversight • Risk Transformation, Internal Audit, Regulatory Engagement & Remediation (FRB, OCC, FDIC) • FRB, OCC, FDIC, SEC, FINRA, COSO, NIST and SOX Compliance • Corporate Governance, Business Transformation Leadership, Process and Program Management • Operational Resilience Framework Implementation