ERM Risk Senior Analyst
Phoenix, AZ  / Dallas, TX  / Columbus, OH 
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Posted 23 days ago
Job Description

Job Title:

ERM Risk Senior Analyst

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

Western Alliance Bank Corporation is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Second Line of Defense Technology, Information Security and Third-Party Risk Senior Analyst to join our IT/IS and TPRM risk management team in the second line of defense. The successful candidate will take on a critical role Coordination of IT/IS and TPRM Risk Committee. This would include planning and governance oversight of the committee meetings. Duties would include managing meeting logistics, obtaining materials from presenters, as well as creating materials for the meetings. This person would manage the meeting notes, action items and report outs for the committee meetings and coordination of any affiliated working groups. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the bank's risk management framework and play a key role in safeguarding our institution against technology, information security and third-party risks.

What we are looking for:

Responsibilities:

  • The role would be responsible for creating risk program presentations for the committee and senior leadership.
  • Develop a framework for monitoring external industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact areas of risk oversight (Third-Party, Technology and Information Security).
  • Help support the ongoing governance of IT/IS and TPRM programs, which would include supporting the development of charters for IT/IS and TPRM activities.
  • Reporting of internal metrics for IT/IS and TPRM team risk functions. This would include internal service level agreement (SLA) development and monitoring.
  • As needed this role would engage with appropriate first, second, and third-line stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination between the three lines of defense.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience with Finance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years in Project Management or governance functions, with ability to maintain comprehensive program plans, identify, track, and manage deliverables across workstreams.
  • Background in creating and presenting to different levels and audiences across an organization.
  • Strong ability to analyze processes and data for trending and recommend enhancements.
  • Effective communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and drive collaboration across stakeholders.
  • High degree of organization, individual initiative, and personal accountability in a fast-paced environment. Inclusive of ability to make decisions in an ambiguous environment.
  • Knowledge of regulatory guidance for Third-Party, Technology and/or Cybersecurity functions.
  • Knowledge of external frameworks for Third-Party, technology and/or cybersecurity (NIST, ITIL, COBIT, Shared Assessments, etc.).
  • Understanding of risk management principles in a highly regulated organization, including risk identification, risk treatment and risk measurement.
  • High level of speaking and writing skills.
  • Proficiency in risk management tools and systems, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Professional certification in Project Management, Third-Party, technology and/or cybersecurity (CISM, CRISC, etc.). Knowledge of three lines of defense model in a financial services setting.

Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation


Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email recruiter@westernalliancebank.com or call (602) 797-3662.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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