Associate Audit Director, Compliance & Risk

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Ownership stake in the company

Medical and dental insurance

Time off

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, seeks an Associate Audit Director, Compliance Risk Management to lead audits, assess risks and drive control improvements. You will interact with senior leadership, plan multi-year audit coverage, and mentor a high-performing team to strengthen enterprise risk management.

The role focuses on executing robust audits, leveraging analytics, and delivering clear risk insights to support regulatory compliance and operational

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced experience and knowledge in internal audit area.
• Knowledge of COSO framework, IIA standards, GAAP, and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and report on audits in assigned coverage areas.
• Assist in annual risk assessment and continuous monitoring.
• Lead audits and ensure timely wrap-up per audit plan.
• Evaluate processes and internal controls for policy and regulatory compliance.
• Interact with senior leadership to discuss audit results and risk.
• Perform root cause analysis and strengthen controls.
• Draft and present audit reports for approval by senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Risk management

Problem solving

Public speaking

Communication skills

Data analytics

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workiva (Wdesk)

Job description

Western Alliance Bank, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, seeks an Associate Audit Director, Compliance Risk Management to lead audits, assess risks and drive control improvements. You will interact with senior leadership, plan multi-year audit coverage, and mentor a high-performing team to strengthen enterprise risk management.

The role focuses on executing robust audits, leveraging analytics, and delivering clear risk insights to support regulatory compliance and operational