Operational Risk Program Leader — RCSA & Controls

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee ownership stake

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, is seeking an Operational Risk Program Manager to lead risk programs across the organization. You will help identify, measure, monitor, and control risks and support risk governance activities with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in risk, controls, regulatory compliance, and strong communication. Join a team focused on proactive risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, SOX, and Financial Institutions or similar field.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Experience across one or more of the three lines of defense (e.g., banking operations, information technology, SOX, compliance, risk management, audit).
• Knowledge of risk and control frameworks (COSO ERM Framework, Basel, etc.).
• Proficiency in risk management tools and systems and MS Office.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and implement enterprise risk programs across the organization.
• Execute and enhance Operational Loss Program standards and reporting.
• Develop and document scenarios for CCAR and Capital Stress Test.
• Drive consistency and alignment of risk programs with governance structures and methodologies.
• Identify enhancements to risk frameworks, reporting processes, and enabling tools.
• Monitor risk trends and escalate where risk levels exceed thresholds.
• Produce timely, actionable risk reporting for senior management and committees.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

SOX

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western Alliance Bank, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, is seeking an Operational Risk Program Manager to lead risk programs across the organization. You will help identify, measure, monitor, and control risks and support risk governance activities with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in risk, controls, regulatory compliance, and strong communication. Join a team focused on proactive risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement.