Western Alliance Bank · 4 days ago
Audit Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, committed to equal employment. The Audit Project Manager will assist in the planning, execution, and reporting for various audits, ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulations while managing a team of auditors.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support the Audit Director and Associate Audit Director with audits across the organization and complete multiple audit assignments and/or projects
Ensure consideration and inclusion of data analytics along with other critical plan inputs for each assigned audit
Know, apply and ensures compliance with audit methodology
Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments
Instrumental in the completion of all phases of the audit in compliance with audit methodology
Discuss and review audit scope with Associate Audit Director and Audit Director
Prepare audit planning documentation and risk & control matrix (including test approach for each control), delegate audit testing work as appropriate, may test higher risk or complex controls
Provide guidance and coaching to supporting staff throughout assigned audits
Review staff workpapers and provide comments to ensure compliance with stated requirements and objectives, IIA standards and audit methodology
Provide feedback/comments to assigned audit team
Clarify and clear audit review notes provided by the Associate Audit Director or Audit Director
Ensure appropriate and organized audit documentation within the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva)
Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary
Work with co-source partners, when necessary, to provide an overall efficient audit process
Draft clear and concise audit issues, ensuring root cause analysis is completed
Assist in drafting comprehensive audit reports, including issue ratings and overall report ratings
Work with management to create effective management action plans in a timely manner
Monitor progress made by management toward completing action plans and manages assigned tests of validation prior to closing issues
Follow up on disposition of exceptions noted during audits, including internal, external and regulatory examination reports
Review, approve and close low risk issues assigned by the Audit Director or Associate Audit Director
Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors
Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively drafts and discusses performance goals with Audit Director
Attend and participates in team, peer and one-on-one meetings
Own or contributes to department initiatives focused on audit methodologies and supporting technology based solutions as applicable
Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Intermediate experience and knowledge in your assigned internal audit area
Intermediate ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate time management and organizational skills
Intermediate knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1 standards, GAAP, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/404 regulatory requirements
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
Certified Public Accountant required
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager required
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist required
Occasional travel required
Preferred
Previous Leadership Experience
Knowledge of data analytic tools preferred
Certified Internal Auditor; Credit Risk Certification (RMA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (IIA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (IIA); preferred
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
CHRO, EVP
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