Audit Project Manager

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Audit Project Manager to lead audits across the organization from planning to reporting. The role emphasizes data analytics, internal control evaluation, and adherence to audit methodology.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in internal audit or risk roles, CPA/CIA certification, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required; reporting lines include Audit Director and Associate Audit Director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• COSO framework, IIA standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1, GAAP, and/or SOX requirements.
• Strong data analytics capability.
• Effective communication, both written and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support the Audit Director and Associate Audit Director with audits across the organization and complete multiple audit assignments.
• Incorporate data analytics and key plan inputs into audits.
• Understand risk management frameworks to evaluate internal controls.
• Lead audits through all phases per methodology and review work with directors.
• Coordinate with co-source partners for efficient audit processes.
• Draft clear audit issues and reports, with root cause analysis and management action plans.
• Provide status updates and ad-hoc reports to supervisors.
• Contribute to department initiatives and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Written communication

Travel flexibility

Data analytics

Risk management knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPA or CIA

Tools

Wdesk/Workiva

Job description

Job Title:

Audit Project Manager

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

• Support the Audit Director and Associate Audit Director with audits across the organization and complete multiple audit assignments and/or projects. Ensure consideration and inclusion of data analytics along with other critical plan inputs for each assigned audit. Know, apply and ensures compliance with audit methodology.


• Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments.


• Instrumental in the completion of all phases of the audit in compliance with audit methodology. Discuss and review audit scope with Associate Audit Director and Audit Director. Prepare audit planning documentation and risk & control matrix (including test approach for each control), delegate audit testing work as appropriate, may test higher risk or complex controls. Provide guidance and coaching to supporting staff throughout assigned audits. Review staff workpapers and provide comments to ensure compliance with stated requirements and objectives, IIA standards and audit methodology. Provide feedback/comments to assigned audit team. Clarify and clear audit review notes provided by the Associate Audit Director or Audit Director. Ensure appropriate and organized audit documentation within the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva). Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary.


• Work with co-source partners, when necessary, to provide an overall efficient audit process.


• Draft clear and concise audit issues, ensuring root cause analysis is completed. Assist in drafting comprehensive audit reports, including issue ratings and overall report ratings. Work with management to create effective management action plans in a timely manner. Monitor progress made by management toward completing action plans and manages assigned tests of validation prior to closing issues. Follow up on disposition of exceptions noted during audits, including internal, external and regulatory examination reports.


• Review, approve and close low risk issues assigned by the Audit Director or Associate Audit Director.


• Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors.


• Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively drafts and discusses performance goals with Audit Director.


• Attend and participates in team, peer and one-on-one meetings.


• Own or contributes to department initiatives focused on audit methodologies and supporting technology based solutions as applicable.


• Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.

What you'll need:

• 5+ 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 experience and knowledge in your assigned internal audit area.


• Intermediate ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.


• Intermediate knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1 standards, GAAP, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/404 regulatory requirements.


• Intermediate time management and organizational skills.


• Intermediate level knowledge of data analytic tools preferred.


• Advanced public speaking and written communication skills.


• Relevant certifications required (i.e., CPA or CIA)


• Occasional travel required.

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.

• 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

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank - that remain part of the company's heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [e-mail] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation