Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Senior Manager - Strategic Risk

westernalliancebank; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salaries

Ownership stake in the company

Medical and dental insurance

Time off

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Senior Manager - Strategic Risk to lead and evolve enterprise risk programs, including risk identification, appetite, governance, and reporting. The role emphasizes executive communication and developing materials for committees and the board, while guiding a small team to maturity.

The position requires deep risk management expertise, leadership experience, and strong collaboration across lines of defense to strengthen the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of risk management experience in financial services.
• Advanced knowledge of COSO ERM Framework, Basel, and related controls.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Leadership experience and team management skills are required.
• Experience across one or more of the three lines of defense and reporting to executives/boards.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management programs across the bank.
• Oversee Risk Identification, Risk Appetite, governance, and board/reporting activities.
• Develop executive-ready materials for ERMC/DRC and regulator communications.
• Manage a small team (2–7) and drive continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Risk management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Copilot

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Description du poste

Job Title: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Senior Manager - Strategic Risk

Location: CityScape

What you'll do:

As an ERM Senior Manager you'll lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of programs to identify, measure, monitor, and control risks throughout the organization. You'll play a key role in the Bank's Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Team, who is responsible for several enterprise wide programs, including Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA), Controls Testing, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platform and Program, Third-Party Risk Management, Policy Framework, and Technology and Information Security Risk Management. The Senior Manager - Strategic Risk will lead the program(s) execution and ongoing enhancement, ensuring consistent application of program methodologies, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The role will oversee key program activities, provide effective challenge to stakeholders, analyze trends and emerging risks, and drive improvements to program effectiveness and maturity. The Senior Manager will also play a significant role in developing reporting, metrics, training, governance routines, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen enterprise risk management practices. Lead the execution, enhancement, and ongoing maturity of the Bank's Risk Identification (Risk ID) program, including methodology, standards, and processes for identifying, validating, and reporting on enterprise risks.

Serve as a strong contributor to the Risk Appetite program and enterprise risk committee reporting, helping develop executive-ready materials - including ERMC/DRC and Board decks, CRO updates, and regulatory communications - that distill complex risk topics into concise, decision-ready content for senior audiences.

Manage a small size team (2-7) and help develop, train, and drive continuous improvement.

What you'll need:

• 8+ years of related experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, SOX, and/or Financial Institutions.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with risk and control frameworks (COSO ERM Framework, Basel, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of industry and professional experience across one or more of the three lines of defense (e.g., banking operations, information technology, SOX, compliance, risk management, audit).
• Advanced knowledge of risk management tools and systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint).
• Advanced technical knowledge of risk identification and risk appetite methodologies and frameworks, and enterprise risk committee governance, including experience translating enterprise risks into executive- and Board-level reporting.

Benefits you'll love:

• 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

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 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