James Johnson

James Johnson is an experienced risk professional serving as SVP, Senior Director, Business Risk and Controls Officer at Comerica Bank (acquired by Fifth Third Bank, 2025). He leads non-financial risk management overseeing Consumer Product Management, Retail and Small Business Banking, Marketing & Customer Experience, and Customer Contact Center divisions. He serves as first line executive for the Enterprise Risk and Control Self-Assessment Transformation Program, overseeing governance, assessments, lifecycle, training, and reporting, and leading integration with enterprise programs and remediation efforts. Previously, he was Head of Digital Risk and Operations at First Republic Bank. He holds an MBA and risk certifications.