First Line Risk & Control Testing Senior Analyst

Western Alliance Bancorp
Columbus
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Risk analysis","Documentation","Process mapping","Problem-solving"]

Support and execute first-line risk programs and business unit risk activities in line with the company’s risk appetite and strategy. Lead objective testing for Risk and Control Self-Assessments by planning and performing risk-based reviews, developing testing strategies, evaluating controls, and analyzing results and exceptions. Prepare working papers and documentation, revise review programs as needed, and provide consulting and clear communication between Risk Management and business units.

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Western Alliance Bancorp
Western Alliance Bancorp
1 month ago

First Line Risk & Control Testing Senior Analyst

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Job Summary

Support and execute first-line risk programs and business unit risk activities in line with the company’s risk appetite and strategy. Lead objective testing for Risk and Control Self-Assessments by planning and performing risk-based reviews, developing testing strategies, evaluating controls, and analyzing results and exceptions. Prepare working papers and documentation, revise review programs as needed, and provide consulting and clear communication between Risk Management and business units.
Location: Columbus
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead execution of objective testing supporting Risk and Control Self-Assessments.
  • •Plan testing and reviews using risk analysis principles to define and update scope, objectives, and rationale.
  • •Develop testing strategies, including procedures and sample selection, and perform testing according to the plan.
  • •Evaluate controls and identify risks appropriately; revise review programs as needed to meet objectives.
  • •Conduct and manage review documentation, prepare working papers, analyze results and exceptions, and recommend improvements to internal controls and operational efficiency.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kTuition AssistanceWellness StipendTime Off

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of related experience in Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, or a similar field.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • •Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations (e.g., deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, or other commercial banking products).
  • •Intermediate experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related fields in financial services.
  • •Intermediate experience documenting process maps in process mapping software and experience identifying risks and controls in processes.
Experience:4+ yearsBankingFinancial servicesRisk managementInternal auditRegulatory compliance
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationRisk analysisDocumentationProcess mappingProblem-solving
Tech Stack:Process mapping software

Company Brief

Western Alliance Bancorp
Bank holding company that provides commercial banking, mortgage banking, treasury management, and specialized financial services through its Western Alliance Bank subsidiaries. Serves businesses, real estate clients, and consumers across the United States.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Phoenix, United States
Founded: 1994
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