Western Alliance Bank · 1 month ago
IT Manager III - First Line IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a First Line IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager III. This role is responsible for supporting and executing IT risk management activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Oversee the development, tracking, and reporting of IT KRIs within GRC and Workfront platforms to provide timely insights into emerging risks and trends
Coordinate and helps lead reviews of Service Organization Control (SOC) reports to validate IT control effectiveness and identify potential gaps impacting risk posture
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the IT risk control inventory, including updates for new controls, retirements, and alignment with regulatory and internal standards
Develop and deliver high-quality materials for governance forums, ensuring clarity on risk issues, mitigation strategies, and decision-making support
Act as the primary liaison for IT-related audit requests and Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Data Request Lists (DRLs), ensuring timely and accurate responses
Serve as a trusted advisor to IT stakeholders by offering guidance on risk identification, exception management, mitigation strategies, and compliance with enterprise risk frameworks
Aggregate and analyze data for issue owners to monitor remediation progress and escalate delays or concerns to leadership
Organize and execute mock regulatory exams and remediation exercises to strengthen preparedness for supervisory reviews and internal assessments
Prepare and present risk and control updates for key governance bodies, ensuring transparency and actionable insights
Create executive-level reports and presentations that communicate IT risk posture, trends, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
7+ years of IT risk management or related experience in areas such as IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, IT Controls, Audit coordination, or similar functions
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field required
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams, drive accountability, and foster collaboration across IT and business units
Experience managing IT risk programs and governance processes, including KRIs, control inventories, audit coordination, and regulatory deliverables
Ability to analyze complex data sets and summarize findings into actionable insights for governance reporting and executive presentations
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to senior leadership and committees
Proficiency in risk management tools and platforms and familiarity with IT control frameworks
Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
Preferred
Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISSP)
Intermediate knowledge of financial services or banking operations and their associated technology risk landscape
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO)
Benefits
Competitive salaries
An ownership stake in the company
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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