Stephanie Blankenship

About Stephanie Blankenship

Seasoned risk management leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, specializing in payments, sales, product management, and risk. Proven expertise in developing and implementing robust risk frameworks, driving growth strategies, and managing complex risk environments. Skilled at transforming ambiguity into clarity by creating scalable structures and processes that enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risk. Adept at collaborating across cross-functional teams to balance innovation with risk management, ensuring sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.

Experience

1. SVP Head of 1st Line Risk Governance and Client Risk for Commercial Bank

   KeyBank

   Jan 2023 — Present · Boise, ID, US

   Lead a team responsible for the governance and frameworks of First Line of Defense risk management within the Commercial Bank, ensuring alignment with the bank’s risk appetite. Oversee high-risk client and product risk forums, executive leadership reporting, and analytics to support strategic growth and decision-making.Manage the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and metrics to monitor and mitigate risk, while supporting the business with risk-related issues, escalations, and remediation efforts. Collaborate with business development and lending teams to establish robust client risk governance processes.Coordinate the preparation of risk materials for board and executive leadership, and oversee the management of regulatory exams and Third Line audits. Drive the development of risk operating rhythms that balance innovation with sound risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance and business resilience.

Education

• Northwest Nazarene University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General