Audit Project Manager

Western Alliance Bank

Audit Project Manager leading audits and evaluating controls at Western Alliance Bank. Collaborating with department leaders and monitoring management action plans within audit methodologies.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

assist in the planning, execution, and reporting for various audits
evaluate processes and controls for adherence to bank policies
assist in completing root cause analysis for identified issues
lead a team of Auditor(s) and Senior Auditor(s)
work with audit leaders across the department
meet regularly with department heads and business leaders to discuss audits
support the Audit Director and Associate Audit Director with audits across the organization
ensure compliance with audit methodology
prepare audit planning documentation and risk & control matrix
provide guidance and coaching to supporting staff throughout assigned audits
draft clear and concise audit issues, ensuring root cause analysis is completed
monitor progress made by management toward completing action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Previous leadership experience preferred
Intermediate experience and knowledge in your assigned internal audit area
Intermediate ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate time management and organizational skills; knowledge of data analytic tools preferred
Intermediate knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1 standards, GAAP, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/404 regulatory requirements
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
Certified Public Accountant required
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager required
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist required
Certified Internal Auditor; Credit Risk Certification (RMA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (IIA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (IIA); preferred
Occasional travel required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
a wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal auditrisk managementregulatory complianceroot cause analysisaudit methodologyinternal control analysisrisk assessment methodologiesdata analyticsCOSO frameworkGAAP

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtime managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcoachingguidance

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantCertified Regulatory Compliance ManagerCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistCertified Internal AuditorCredit Risk CertificationCertification in Control Self-AssessmentCertification in Risk Management Assurance