Senior Compliance Manager

Western Alliance Bank

Senior Compliance Manager at Western Alliance Bank overseeing compliance activities and leading a team. Managing compliance with regulations and ensuring the execution of compliance strategies.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeWestlake Village • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,295 - $184,425 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Uphold the company’s values and serve as a hands-on leader responsible for managing a team and executing compliance activities
Lead the execution of the Compliance Management System (CMS) and strategy
Partner with the business and stakeholders to drive a culture of compliance
Oversee annual or periodic compliance risk assessments, impact assessments, and advisory interactions
Ensure adherence to CMS requirements through effective challenge of issues and regulatory changes
Develop and implement management and board reporting, as well as reporting for regulatory agencies
Provide subject matter expertise related to residential mortgage lending laws and regulations
Collaborate with team members and external partners to document impact changes on Compliance Risk Assessment
Participate in Compliance Department meetings
Lead working groups and project teams to strengthen the bank's CMS
Directly perform high-priority compliance activities including regulatory impact assessments and advisory reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of related experience in Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Previous hands-on leadership experience required
Advanced knowledge of general banking mortgage banking operations
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations
Ability to assess compliance with applicable federal and state statutes
Advanced knowledge of all activities within the scope of compliance governance
Advanced ability to identify and understand key risks, issues and trends
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager is preferred
Occasional travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
Great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance Risk AssessmentRegulatory Impact AssessmentCompliance GovernanceFederal and State Statutes ComplianceAdvisory Reviews

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication Skills

Certifications

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager