Risk professional managing risk programs and BU risk activities at Western Alliance Bank. Engaging with business units to manage risks and ensuring adherence to risk policies and corporate strategy.
Responsibilities
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 execution of risk policies, procedures and/or program requirements, to effectively manage risks.
Serving as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management Department and business units.
Drive the preparation and execution of the Risk and Control updates / refresh (for low to moderate complex business functions) through collection of data from various sources as defined in desktop procedures.
Develop a plan to ensure timely execution of risk management processes with business stakeholders; ensure common understanding of activities and milestones with all parties involved.
Review policies and procedures to document process maps, risks and controls, and narratives and/or guide analysts in this activity.
Identify and confirm risks and controls in processes under review including the drafting of risks and controls in line with standards.
Guide assessment of control environment and determining effective risk mitigation or identification of gaps.
Support and/or guide conversations with risk subject matter experts about the context and/or severity of risk factors and/or issues including areas such as third parties / vendors, issues, regulatory or legal matters, etc.
Conduct / oversee meetings with clear objectives, outcomes, and follow-up items.
Maintain all required documentation per Procedures and Standards to showcase progress and completion of risk & control inventory and RCSA activities.
Requirements
7+ years of related experience or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Previous leadership experience required
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
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