Sr Resolution Planning/Stress Testing Associate (Remote: FL, GA, AL, VA, NC, SC, TX, CO)

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!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the execution and maintenance of the institution's Resolution Plan in accordance with FDIC 360.10 and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Risk, Finance, Legal, IT, Operations) to gather inputs, validate data, and create content for the Resolution Plan and related governance.

• Monitor developments in regulatory expectations and assist in interpreting new guidance to ensure ongoing compliance with Resolution Planning and IDI rule standards.

• Assist in managing project timelines, status tracking, and deliverables across workstreams, ensuring alignment with submission deadlines.

• Contribute to the preparation of management and regulatory reports, including board-level summaries, internal presentations, and submission-ready documents.

• Maintain and support documentation of procedures, controls, and source data to support the Bank's resolution planning and capital planning frameworks.

• Help coordinate and execute annual capital stress tests.

• Assist in the response to regulatory inquiries or examinations related to resolution planning or other regulatory efforts.

• Contribute to other regulatory initiatives, including supporting projects for evolving regulatory requirements.

• All other tasks, responsibilities, or duties, as directed by management

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

COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with FDIC Resolution Planning, capital planning, or stress testing requirements preferred.

• Experience supporting capital stress testing, including familiarity with regulatory capital frameworks, documentation standards, and coordination across risk, finance, and compliance teams to meet regulatory expectations.

• Strong understanding of bank financial statements and regulatory capital with a broad knowledge of banking operations including products, services, and compliance.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, synthesize large volumes of data, and develop actionable insights.

• Proficient in project coordination, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

The successful candidate will leverage their background in strategic finance, audit, treasury, risk, and/or project management to support SouthState's efforts in developing an effective resolution plan that will be leveraged for both BAU and regulatory submissions. Additionally, this background will provide for successfully maintaining and maturing the existing capital planning and stress testing framework.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in banking, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management, treasury or a similar analytical role.

• Preferred experience in Resolution Planning or Stress Testing at a banking institution, regulatory agency, or consulting firm.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position can be remote or in-office as preferred. (Office can be located in one of SouthState Bank's Market areas.) 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 is minimal.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.