Western Alliance Bank · 17 hours ago
Senior Privacy Analyst
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Senior Privacy Analyst to support the development and administration of an Enterprise Data Privacy Program. The role involves providing expertise on compliance laws, collaborating with various departments to mitigate compliance risks, and maintaining effective relationships to ensure adherence to regulatory commitments.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on state and federal compliance laws relating to consumer privacy and regulations to strengthen processes, procedures, and controls for the lines of business
Stay current with industry best practices and guidance relating to consumer privacy
Partner with the lines of business to understand compliance impacts on changes to product offerings and business changes, including additional consumer offerings
Maintain proactive and effective relationships with First Line of Defense stakeholders to gain insight into compliance risks associated with line of business activities, objectives, practices, processes, and overall control environment
Assist with responses to CCPA and other consumer privacy-related inquiries
Proactively monitor privacy-related regulatory change and provide strategic guidance for organizational, procedural, and policy changes as it relates to these changes
Update policies, procedures, job aids, and other documentation related to privacy compliance processes
Qualification
Required
2+ years of privacy compliance, general compliance, third-party (vendor) risk compliance, risk management, and/or audit experience
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in related field highly preferred
Understanding of compliance risk management practices and methodologies, including risk assessment and control assessments
Understanding of Privacy by Design and how to implement Privacy controls via technological solutions
Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate understanding of MS Office
Intermediate ability to foster and build relationships to achieve a common goal
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills
Understanding of applicable federal, state banking and privacy laws and regulations with the ability to promptly research regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively to solve problems
Understanding of and demonstrated success using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and to increase productivity
Project management exposure and ability to effectively manage various deadlines and moving pieces, while communicating these effectively to stakeholders
Strong understanding of compliance risk management principles and role in advising and providing guidance on bank laws, rules and regulations, and related policies and procedures
Demonstrated skill in effectively communicating with all levels of management with a focus on collaboration and relationship management
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
High ethical standards, strong critical thinking, detective, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field highly preferred
IAPP CIPP/US highly preferred; other IAPP Certification a plus
Benefits
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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