First Line Risk & Control Manager - Digital Asset Group

Job Title:

First Line Risk & Control Manager - Digital Asset Group

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

This role is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and/or execution of various risk programs and Business Unit (BU) risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for engaging with the BU in management of risks and controls across all risk types, monitoring the creation and execution of risk policies, procedures, and/or program requirements, to effectively manage risks, and serving as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management Department and business units. The role also leads and develops a team, owns the department's policies, procedures and reporting, and maintains tracking of time-sensitive action items and issues.

• Drive proactive and timely identification, management, and oversight of issues per WAB requirements 
• Identification of thematic root causes underlying control failures and facilitating the planning and execution of effective remediation of control gaps
• Manage a portfolio of Issues, including issue tracking from identification through validation and closure; maintain issue logs, monitor remediation milestones and due dates, escalate past-due items, and collaborate with stakeholders from all lines of defense to resolve roadblocks and facilitate solutioning with senior leaders
• Liaise within the organization to ensure connectivity with enterprise-wide issue management efforts to enhance Western Alliance safety and soundness 
• Development of strong relationships with key stakeholders 
• Proactive engagement with control functions to ensure understanding of the First Line of Defense governance program 
• Focus on continuous control improvements across all areas to enable the evolutionary design of the overall control framework in an efficient, cost effective, streamlined, and value-add manner 
• Development, implementation, maintenance and management of issue data and records within the Issue Management application. (System of Record) 
• Write, update, and maintain department policies, standards, and desktop procedures; coordinate stakeholder and effective challenge reviews, manage version control and approvals, and ensure documents are reviewed on schedule and reflect current processes and regulatory requirements
• Create, produce, and update recurring and ad hoc reports for the department, stakeholders, and senior management, including executive-level presentations summarizing risk, control, and issue status, key metrics, trends, and required decisions
• Manage, coach, and develop team members; set clear goals and expectations, provide ongoing feedback, support training and career development, and ensure adequate coverage and cross-training for critical processes
• Create and manage a departmental tickler system to track time-sensitive items (e.g., document reviews, certifications, attestations, renewals, regulatory and audit commitments) and ensure required actions are completed prior to expiration or due date, with escalation of items at risk

What you'll need:

• 7+ years of related experience or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required. ​
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing team members.
• Advanced experience writing and maintaining policies and procedures and preparing reports and presentations for senior and executive audiences; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field. Advanced analytical skills to determine key areas of focus, summary of meetings and key decisions and actions.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience in documenting process maps in process mapping software. Advanced experience identifying risks and controls in processes and performing/guiding risk and control self-assessments and other risk management activities.
• Expert speaking and writing communication skills.

Compensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $140,000.00 - $187,984.00 for Las Vegas, NV. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.

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, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, 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 HR@westernalliancebank.com 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.

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