Western Alliance Bank · 2 days ago
First Line Risk & Control Manager - RCSA
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. They are seeking a First Line Risk & Control Manager responsible for supporting and executing various risk programs and managing risks and controls across all risk types within the business units.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Drive the preparation and execution of the Risk and Control updates / refresh (for low to moderate complex business functions) through collection of data from various sources as defined in desktop procedures. Develop a plan to ensure timely execution of risk management processes with business stakeholders; ensure common understanding of activities and milestones with all parties involved
Review policies and procedures to document process maps, risks and controls, and narratives and/or guide analysts in this activity. Identify and confirm risks and controls in processes under review including the drafting of risks and controls in line with standards. Guide assessment of control environment and determining effective risk mitigation or identification of gaps
Support and/or guide conversations with risk subject matter experts about the context and/or severity of risk factors and/or issues including areas such as third parties / vendors, issues, regulatory or legal matters, etc. Conduct / oversee meetings with clear objectives, outcomes, and follow-up items
Understands of the department's role in risk management and communicate the importance of different stakeholders and risk management in general. Maintains all required documentation per Procedures and Standards to showcase progress and completion of risk & control inventory and RCSA activities
Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development
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
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
Vishal Idnani
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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