Western Alliance Bancorporation

Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Western Alliance Bancorporation$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; master's degree or CFA/FRM preferred.
  • 4+ years in risk management, Asset Liability Management, investment portfolio oversight, or Mortgage Capital Markets, focusing on analytics.
  • Familiarity with fixed income securities, derivatives, or hedging instruments is a plus.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of banking operations and commercial banking products.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in reviewing investment portfolio and mortgage asset exposures and hedging strategies.
  • Help prepare risk reports and summaries for management and risk committees.
  • Collaborate with Treasury, Mortgage Capital Markets, and Asset Liability Management teams for risk oversight activities.
  • Support documentation of oversight processes and ensure adherence to risk limits.
  • Prepare risk oversight reports for senior management and risk committees.
  • Ensure compliance with Board-approved risk limits and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and ownership stake in the company.
  • Medical and dental insurance, and generous time off.
  • Strong 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance and employee volunteer programs.
  • Wellness program focused on employee health.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Location:
CityScape

What you'll do:
The Financial Risk Management Group (FRM) oversees risk-taking activities of Treasury and Mortgage Capital Markets. This role within FRM focuses specifically on Investment Portfolio, Mortgage Servicing Rights and Loans Held for Sale exposures. The team facilitates effective use of risk appetite to monitor and assess risk-taking activities. The group also plays a key role in keeping senior management appraised of the Company's financial risk profile. This is achieved by using risk measures, proactive application of expert judgement, and limit setting. Activities are centered on risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of risk, supervision, and overall process improvement. As a Financial Risk Senior Analyst, you will support the oversight of the company's investment portfolio and mortgage asset portfolio, along with their respective hedging activities. You'll help monitor risk exposures, review risk reports, and assist in ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical background who is looking to develop their expertise in financial risk management.
  • Risk Monitoring: Assist in reviewing investment portfolio and mortgage asset exposures and hedging strategies, including basic scenario analysis and stress testing. Monitor portfolio exposures (duration, convexity, liquidity, credit risk) and validate stress testing results.
  • Help prepare risk reports and summaries for management and risk committees.
  • Work with Treasury, Mortgage Capital Markets, and Asset Liability Management teams to gather data and support risk oversight activities.
  • Support the documentation of oversight processes and help ensure adherence to risk limits and regulatory requirements. Review hedge performance metrics (e.g., Earnings at Risk, and Economic Value of Equity)
  • Prepare risk oversight reports for senior management and risk committees.
  • Ensure compliance with Board-approved risk limits and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain documentation of oversight processes and challenge activities.


What you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; master's degree or CFA/FRM preferred.
  • 4+ years in risk management, Asset Liability Management, investment portfolio oversight, or Mortgage Capital Markets with a strong focus on analytics.
  • Familiarity with fixed income securities, derivatives, or hedging instruments is a plus.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management principles.
  • Strong understanding of second line of defense principles and governance.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
  • Advanced written and verbal 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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