Western Alliance Bank · 12 hours ago
Operational Auditor
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking an Operational Auditor. In this role, you will assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls within various audits, support the execution of the annual audit plan, and prepare documentation while working closely with audit leaders across the department.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support the Audit Director, Associate Audit Director and Audit Project Manager with audits across the organization and complete multiple audit assignments and/or projects
Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments
Using the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva), create audit documentation for process narratives and test evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance
Respond to review notes generated by Audit Project Manager and Associate Audit Director, and provide conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology
Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary
Plan and perform test of validation for implemented management action plans
Assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology
Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors
Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively draft and discuss performance goals with Associate Audit Director
Attend and participate in team, peer and one-on-one meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Entry level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Entry level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Entry level time management and organizational skills
Entry level public speaking
Entry level speaking and writing communications skills
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant preferred
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist preferred
Credit Risk Certification (RMA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (IIA), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (IIA); preferred
Occasional travel required
Benefits
Competitive salaries
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
CHRO, EVP
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