Associate Audit Director, Compliance Risk Management

Western Alliance Bancorp
Phoenix
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Coaching","Communication","Organizational skills","Problem-solving"]

Plan, oversee, and report on risk-based internal audits across assigned coverage areas, supporting the annual audit plan and continuous monitoring. Evaluate internal controls and processes for compliance with bank policies and federal/state banking regulations, perform root-cause analysis, and develop management action plans. Lead and develop an audit team, coordinate with audit leaders and other audit functions, and use audit software (Wdesk/Workiva) plus data analytics to strengthen audit testing and reporting.

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Western Alliance Bancorp
Western Alliance Bancorp
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Associate Audit Director, Compliance Risk Management

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Job Summary

Plan, oversee, and report on risk-based internal audits across assigned coverage areas, supporting the annual audit plan and continuous monitoring. Evaluate internal controls and processes for compliance with bank policies and federal/state banking regulations, perform root-cause analysis, and develop management action plans. Lead and develop an audit team, coordinate with audit leaders and other audit functions, and use audit software (Wdesk/Workiva) plus data analytics to strengthen audit testing and reporting.
Location: Phoenix
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, oversee, and report on assigned audits to support the annual audit plan and risk assessment process.
  • •Evaluate internal controls and processes for adherence to bank policies and compliance with federal and state banking regulations.
  • •Perform root-cause analysis for identified issues and ensure appropriate remediation and validation of exceptions.
  • •Lead execution of audit planning and reporting, draft and present audit reports, and coordinate management action plans.
  • •Attract, hire, and retain the audit team and provide coaching, training, development, and performance management.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kPaid LeaveTuition AssistanceWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or a similar field.
  • •Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • •Intermediate to advanced knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies (e.g., COSO, IIA standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1, GAAP and/or Sarbanes-Oxley 302/404).
  • •Intermediate to advanced ability to handle complex, non-standard problems and draw valid conclusions.
  • •Certified Internal Auditor and other specified certifications (e.g., CPA, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, RMA, II A).
Experience:8+ yearsInternal auditRisk managementRegulatory complianceBankingFinancial services
Education:Bachelor's in related field
Skills:LeadershipCoachingCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving
Certifications:Certified Internal AuditorCertified Public AccountantCertified Regulatory Compliance ManagerCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistCredit Risk Certification (RMA)Certification in Control Self-Assessment (IIA)Certification in Risk Management Assurance (IIA)
Tech Stack:WdeskWorkivaData analyticsCOSOGAAPSarbanes-Oxley

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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