Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Western Alliance Bank

Senior Financial Risk Analyst overseeing investment and mortgage portfolio exposures for Western Alliance Bank. Monitoring hedging, stress testing, risk limits, and regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and investment portfolio oversight, with a strong analytical mindset and advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance and banking operations. Proficient in monitoring portfolio exposures and validating stress testing results while ensuring adherence to risk limits.

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Risk ManagementInvestment Portfolio OversightRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Scenario AnalysisStress TestingPortfolio MonitoringHedging StrategiesFixed Income SecuritiesDerivativesBanking OperationsRisk ReportingCredit Risk AssessmentGovernance Principles

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAdvanced Communication SkillsCollaborative Work

Certifications & Qualifications

CFAFRM

Industry Keywords

Asset Liability ManagementMortgage Capital MarketsRegulatory FrameworksRisk LimitsEarnings at RiskEconomic Value of Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support oversight of the company’s investment portfolio and mortgage asset portfolio, including hedging activities
Review investment portfolio and mortgage asset exposures and hedging strategies
Perform basic scenario analysis and stress testing
Monitor portfolio exposures, including duration, convexity, liquidity, and credit risk
Validate stress testing results
Prepare risk reports and summaries for management and risk committees
Work with Treasury, Mortgage Capital Markets, and Asset Liability Management teams to gather data and support risk oversight
Document oversight processes and help ensure adherence to risk limits and regulatory requirements
Review hedge performance metrics, including Earnings at Risk and Economic Value of Equity
Ensure compliance with Board-approved risk limits and regulatory requirements
Maintain documentation of oversight processes and challenge activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
4+ years in risk management, Asset Liability Management, investment portfolio oversight, or Mortgage Capital Markets with a strong focus on analytics
Familiarity with fixed income securities, derivatives, or hedging instruments is a plus
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards, and practices
Understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management principles
Strong understanding of second line of defense principles and governance
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with different teams
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Master’s degree or CFA/FRM preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
An ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program
Hands-on business and financial management experience to help grow your career