ERM Team Lead: Risk & Controls Leader with Ownership

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Team Lead to strengthen the bank's risk monitoring and controls framework. You will identify, measure, monitor, and control enterprise risks across programs such as RCSA, Controls Testing, Issue Management, GRC, Third‑Party Risk, and Policy Framework.

You will oversee the Controls Testing program, develop reporting and training, and drive continuous improvement while promoting a strong risk culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls testing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of banking operations, products, and services.
• Understanding of regulatory expectations and compliance.
• Experience across one or more lines of defense (IT, operations, SOX, risk, audit).
• Familiarity with COSO ERM and Basel frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CIA or CISA certifications preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee test design and operating effectiveness assessments of controls.
• Review testing workpapers to ensure proper support and methodology.
• Prepare reports summarizing testing engagements, issues, and recommendations.
• Support enhancements to Second Line of Defense programs including Controls Testing and Issue Management.
• Promote a strong risk culture and elevate risk knowledge across associates.

Skills

Controls Testing

Risk Management

COSO ERM Framework

SOX

Regulatory Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Team Lead to strengthen the bank's risk monitoring and controls framework. You will identify, measure, monitor, and control enterprise risks across programs such as RCSA, Controls Testing, Issue Management, GRC, Third‑Party Risk, and Policy Framework.

You will oversee the Controls Testing program, develop reporting and training, and drive continuous improvement while promoting a strong risk culture across the organization.