Western Alliance Bank · 5 hours ago
IT Director I - First Line IT Governance, Risk, and Controls
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking an IT Director I to lead the delivery of technology solutions while overseeing IT Governance, Risk & Compliance functions. This role involves strategic planning, collaboration with internal and external partners, and ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
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 help 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
Oversee IT participation in regulatory exams, internal audits, and enterprise risk reviews, ensuring consistent messaging and readiness
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
Oversee the execution of 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
Participate in building the IT organization's strategy for employee development, retention, resource allocation, talent management, performance management, and achieve a diverse and engaged workforce as well as recruit, train, and evaluate staff members work
Participate in the annual budget planning and management process as well as business cases reviews, execution plans, and operating plans for their teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years direct experience in IT Governance, IT Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance, or Technology Audit
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
Advanced to expert experience in risk management tools and platforms and familiarity with IT control frameworks
Advanced to expert ability to analyze a variety of data and summarize findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums
Preferred
Relevant industry certifications preferred (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, ITIL)
Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISSP) preferred
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO)
May require up to 25% travel
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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