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Environment Risk Officer III
Primary purpose is to provide technical review and deploy risk assessment techniques to evaluate environmental due diligence reports as part of Comerica's environmental risk management (ERM) program. The purpose of the ERM program is to carefully balance the costs and risks of engaging in Comerica's core real estate lending and investment activities in a way that limits environmental losses and liabilities to the corporation; In addition, Environmental Risk Officers participate in the ongoing review and modification of associated policies, procedures, underwriting standards and practices, technical and regulatory expertise, technology, service delivery systems, lender training, and strategic partner relationship management. To do so, Environmental Risk Officers must remain current on regulatory initiatives and emerging environmental risks and be able to work closely and effectively with environmental consultants, attorneys, lenders, insurers, and credit officers. Participation in professional organizations such as the Environmental Banker's Association, Risk Management Association, regulatory workgroups, and state banking associations provide needed expertise in the broad range of technical and regulatory skills required. Support Comerica's business units located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and whose projects are financed across North America; Offices in Michigan and California. Work closely with approximately 35 Comerica-listed environmental consulting and law firms who support Comerica's ERM program across the nation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluation of Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III ESA reports, environmental remediation and closure reports, and environmental compliance records prepared by outside consultants.
- Provide consulting services to Comerica's commercial lending, special assets, ORE, and bank-owned properties groups to help them understand the environmental technical, regulatory, and policy aspects of their transactions. Participate in pre-acquisition environmental due diligence in connection with Comerica M-A activities.
- Develop scope of services, competitively bid, engage, and supervise consultants for all special asset work commissioned directly by Comerica.
- Participate in the development and delivery of environmental training programs for commercial lending personnel.
- Underwrite qualifications of, select, and manage relationships with all approved environmental consulting firms in key Comerica markets. Monitor consultant performance and trouble-shoot quality programs as necessary.
- Conduct evaluation and assessment of emerging environmental risks and opportunities in connection with Comerica's corporate sustainability initiatives.
- Conduct review of seismic assessment reports (PMLs, etc.) as part of the administration of Comerica's Earthquake Policy (A53).
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
- Masters degree preferred
- 8 years of experience (including project management experience) in environmental assessment, investigation, and cleanup, with emphasis on subsurface investigations of contaminated sites and risk-based approaches to closure; Based on assigned location (California, Texas or Michigan), individual needs to have comprehensive and detailed knowledge of all major environmental regulatory programs in states assigned which includes experience working with regulatory authorities on contaminated site closures; Familiarity with seismic risk assessment techniques and reporting, such as probable maximum loss (PML) reports
About Comerica
We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.
Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check. Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI and may be subscribed in the FBI's Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background ("RAP Back") service, which provides ongoing notification to the Company of any updates to your criminal history.
NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - disability/veteran.
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Comerica Bank
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Sep 09, 2025