Western Alliance Bank · 1 week ago
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Testing Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking an Operational Risk Management (ORM) Testing Manager. The role involves leading a team to execute the bank's ORM programs, enhance risk oversight, and cultivate a strong risk culture across the organization.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of the Bank's Operational Risk Management (ORM) Programs including Controls Testing and Issue Management and contribute to various Enterprise Risk Management initiatives
Perform and provide oversight for the execution of controls testing including Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE). Areas covered include information technology, general banking operations, commercial and consumer banking products and services
Validate Management Action Plans and provide effective challenge over remediation of Issues
Provide second line oversight and effective challenge for first line of defense business areas
Develop strong partnerships with first line stakeholders and second line subject matter experts
Create and prepare various risk metrics, dashboards and reporting to provide senior management with timely insights into risk profile
Ensure that the organization's ERM practices comply with industry standards, regulations, and other requirements
Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development
Qualification
Required
6+ years of related experience in 2LOD Risk Management, Internal Audit, 1LOD Risk Management or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Leadership experience required
Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Risk management experience in financial services and knowledge of control frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO, COBIT)
Advanced knowledge of Controls Testing along with Risk and Control Self Assessments within areas such as information technology, general banking operations including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial and consumer banking products and services
Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to create presentations to deliver effective messages to leadership
Ability to effectively manage multiple deliverables and be able to identify and implement process improvements
Occasional travel required
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
A great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
An employee volunteer program
A wellness program
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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