Frontline Risk & Controls Senior Analyst

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity/ownership potential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Time off

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a First Line Risk & Control Senior Analyst to act as a frontline risk professional supporting and executing risk programs across business units. You will help monitor risk policies, contribute to control testing, and serve as a communication bridge between Risk Management and lines of business.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in risk, compliance, or internal audit, with knowledge of banking operations and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audit, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of banking operations (deposits, loans, treasury).
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations and industry standards.
• Experience documenting processes with mapping software.
• Experience identifying risks and controls in processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute risk programs across risk types and business units.
• Collect data, map processes, and document narratives for risk and control updates.
• Lead timely delivery of projects and review policies to map controls.
• Discuss risk factors with subject matter experts and assess control environments.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Internal audit

Process mapping

Communication skills

Banking operations

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Process mapping software

Job description

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a First Line Risk & Control Senior Analyst to act as a frontline risk professional supporting and executing risk programs across business units. You will help monitor risk policies, contribute to control testing, and serve as a communication bridge between Risk Management and lines of business.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in risk, compliance, or internal audit, with knowledge of banking operations and regulatory obligations.