Senior Auditor – Credit and Lending

Western Alliance Bank

Senior Auditor responsible for assessing control effectiveness in various audits at Western Alliance Bank. Collaborate with audit leaders and assist with compliance-related evaluations.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the planning for and assessing of design and operating effectiveness of controls for various audits
Prepare for and attend or lead process walkthrough meetings
Document process narratives and test high risk or complex controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures
Report to an Associate Audit Director and work with audit leaders across the department
Create audit documentation using audit software (Wdesk/Workiva)
Test the design and operating effectiveness of higher risk/complex controls to established policies & procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant certifications preferred (i.e., CPA, CIA, CRC)
Prior relevant experience in financial services and internal audit preferred, but not required
Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices preferred
Bachelor's degree required
Skills expected relative to experience level include time management, organizational, public speaking, and written communication

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

audit documentationprocess narrativestesting controlsdesign effectivenessoperating effectiveness

Soft Skills

time managementorganizational skillspublic speakingwritten communication

Certifications

CPACIACRC