Senior ERM Data Analyst: Tech Risk Insights & Dashboards

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Senior Data Analyst to lead data-driven risk reporting and analytics within the Bank's risk framework. In this role, you'll design Power BI dashboards, analyze technology and operational risks, and collaborate with stakeholders across the First Line of Defense to improve controls and risk visibility.

You will work on methodology maturation for RCSA, align with COBIT/NIST/FFIEC guidelines, and drive automation to enhance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or risk analytics within financial services or similar industry.
• 4+ years of related experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or 4+ years of direct work experience required.
• Knowledge of industry-standard frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ITIL, DCAM, and DMBOK, along with applicable regulations such as FFIEC.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics (Power BI) required.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
• General knowledge of banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• General knowledge of industry and professional experience across one or more of the three lines of defense (e.g., compliance, risk management, information technology, or audit).
• General knowledge of Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) including controls testing methodology.

Responsibilities

• Execute the strategy of the Bank's Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Framework by driving technology risk reporting and analytics.
• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that deliver actionable technology risk insights to business partners and leadership.
• Support the integration of IT, Information Security, Third Party, and Data Management data sources to risk monitoring reporting platforms.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in reporting to enhance workflow efficiency and consistency; document and refine processes regularly.
• Conduct assessments of 1LOD functions using COBIT, NIST, ITIL, DCAM, and DMBOK frameworks to guide processes, controls, and KRIs/KPIs.
• Serve as a technology and data management risk expert on committees and working groups, fostering strong internal relationships.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls aligned with the organization’s risk appetite.
• Collaborate with FLOD and cross-organization teams to provide guidance and effective challenge for operational risk assessments.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Risk analytics

Banking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Senior Data Analyst to lead data-driven risk reporting and analytics within the Bank's risk framework. In this role, you'll design Power BI dashboards, analyze technology and operational risks, and collaborate with stakeholders across the First Line of Defense to improve controls and risk visibility.

You will work on methodology maturation for RCSA, align with COBIT/NIST/FFIEC guidelines, and drive automation to enhance