Risk & Control Analyst

Western Alliance Bank

First Line Risk & Control Analyst at Western Alliance Bank managing risk programs and business unit risk activities. Engaging with business units and facilitating risk assessments and controls documentation.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance, with a strong ability to identify risks and controls, document process maps, and communicate effectively with business units. Proficient in executing risk programs and ensuring adherence to corporate strategy and risk appetite.

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Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProcess MappingRisk IdentificationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceInternal AuditProcess MappingRisk IdentificationControl Environment AssessmentData CollectionPolicy ReviewProject ExecutionBanking Operations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationUrgency in DeliverablesFacilitation SkillsProcess Understanding

Tools & Technologies

Process Mapping Software

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCommercial BankingAuditOperations ManagementCompliance Obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

work as a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and/or execution of various risk programs and business unit risk activities in adherence with the Company's risk appetite and corporate strategy.
engage with business units in the management of risks and controls across all risk types, monitoring execution of risk policies, procedures, and/or program requirements.
effectively manage risks, and serve as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management department and business units.
support the timely preparation and execution of the Risk and Control updates and refresh information through the collection of data from various sources as defined in desktop procedures.
facilitate meetings to review process understanding and process map documentation.
provide effective and timely execution of projects with a sense of urgency for deliverables.
review policies and procedures to document process maps and narratives.
support identification of risks and controls in processes under review including the drafting of risks and controls in line with standards.
provide assessment of control environment and determine effective risk mitigation or identify gaps.
support conversations with risk subject matter experts about the context and/or severity of risk factors and/or issues including areas such as third parties, issues, regulatory, legal matters, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of related experience in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit or similar field.
Bachelor's degree in related field required.
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
Entry level to intermediate experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field in financial services.
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of and experience in documenting process maps in process mapping software.
Experience identifying risks and controls in processes.
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

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