Western Alliance Bancorporation

First Line Risk & Control Senior Analyst

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Risk Management or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant subject required.
  • Intermediate knowledge of banking operations and compliance obligations.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry practices.
  • Proficiency in documenting process maps using specialized software.
  • Experience in identifying risks and controls in operational processes.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Support preparation and execution of Risk and Control updates.
  • Facilitate meetings for process understanding and documentation.
  • Execute projects with urgency, ensuring timely deliverables.
  • Review and document policies and procedures as narratives.
  • Identify risks and controls in reviewed processes.
  • Engage with risk experts on risk factors and regulatory issues.
  • Assess control environments and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and an ownership stake in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous time off policies.
  • Great 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance program available.
  • Employee volunteer and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for hands-on business knowledge and financial management experience.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
First Line Risk & Control Senior Analyst

Location:
CityScape

What you'll do:
As a First Line Risk & Control Senior Analyst you'll work as a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and/or execution of various risk programs and business unit risk activities in adherence with the Company's risk appetite and corporate strategy. In this role you'll engage with business units in the management of risks and controls across all risk types, monitoring execution of risk policies, procedures, and program requirements. You'll effectively manage risks, and serve as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management department and business units.
  • Support the timely preparation and execution of the Risk and Control updates and refresh information through the collection of data from various sources as defined in desktop procedures. Facilitate meetings to review process understanding and process map documentation.
  • Provide effective and timely execution of projects with a sense of urgency for deliverables. Review policies and procedures to document process maps and narratives.
  • Support identification of risks and controls in processes under review including the drafting of risks and controls in line with standards. Provide assessment of control environment and determine effective risk mitigation or identify gaps.
  • Support conversations with risk subject matter experts about the context and/or severity of risk factors and/or issues including areas such as third parties, issues, regulatory, legal matters, etc.


What you'll need:
  • 4+ years of related experience in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit or similar field.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • 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 experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field in financial services.
  • Intermediate knowledge of and experience in documenting process maps in process mapping software.
  • Experience identifying risks and controls in processes.
  • Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.


Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like 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, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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