First-Line Risk & Control Director

Western Alliance Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity/ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Time off

401k match

Tuition assistance

Volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank seeks an experienced First Line Risk & Control Associate Director to lead risk programs within the company framework. You’ll guide a team, assess risk strategies, and drive control enhancements across business units to meet regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, perform risk assessments, and advance the risk culture while implementing preventative risk initiatives and reporting key risk indicators across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit or related field.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge of control testing and risk-based monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Identify, quantify and report risk across the Bank to guide leadership decisions.
• Develop and enhance controls to mitigate legal, regulatory and business risks.
• Lead initiatives to improve internal processes and risk coverage.
• Provide risk training and guidance on change management and new programs.
• Coach and develop the team, including hiring and performance management.

Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Internal Audit

Leadership

Control Testing

Banking Operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Western Alliance Bank seeks an experienced First Line Risk & Control Associate Director to lead risk programs within the company framework. You’ll guide a team, assess risk strategies, and drive control enhancements across business units to meet regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, perform risk assessments, and advance the risk culture while implementing preventative risk initiatives and reporting key risk indicators across the enterprise.