Western Alliance Bank · 8 hours ago
First Line Risk & Control Issue Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which operates several divisions in the banking sector. They are seeking a First Line Risk & Control Issue Manager who will be responsible for managing risks and controls across all risk types, ensuring adherence to the company's risk appetite and corporate strategy.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Drive proactive and timely identification, management, and oversight of issues per WAB requirements
Identification of thematic root causes underlying control failure\s and facilitating the planning and execution of effective remediation of control gaps
Manage a portfolio of Issues, collaborate with stakeholders from all lines of defense to resolve roadblocks and facilitate solutioning with senior leaders
Liaise within the organization to ensure connectivity with enterprise-wide issue management efforts to enhance Western Alliance safety and soundness
Development of strong relationships with key stakeholders
Proactive engagement with control functions to ensure understanding of the First Line of Defense governance program
Focus on continuous control improvements across all areas to enable the evolutionary design of the overall control framework in an efficient, cost effective, streamlined, and value-add manner
Development, implementation, maintenance and management of issue data and records within the Issue Management application. (System of Record)
Qualification
Required
7+ years of related experience or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Previous leadership experience required
Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Advanced experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field
Advanced analytical skills to determine key areas of focus, summary of meetings and key decisions and actions
Advanced knowledge of and experience in documenting process maps in process mapping software
Advanced experience identifying risks and controls in processes and performing/guiding risk and control self-assessments and other risk management activities
Expert speaking and writing communication skills
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
Great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
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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