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Senior Risk Analyst - Strategic Risk Management

Senior Risk Analyst - Strategic Risk Management

Western Alliance BancorporationPhoenix, AZ, US
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Senior Risk Analyst - Strategic Risk Management

Location : CityScape

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Risk Analyst to join our Strategic Risk Management team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with foundational experience in banking, risk management, program oversight, and executive-level reporting. This senior analyst will play a key role supporting risk management optimization initiatives, strengthening risk culture, and delivering insights that inform senior leadership and board-level decisions. The position supports enterprise-wide risk oversight and transformation efforts, partnering across all Lines of Defense and key business functions.

  • Transformation & Optimization : Support 2LOD LFI readiness and transformation efforts, including process optimization, staffing assessments, and strategic planning.
  • Risk Culture & Engagement : Facilitate 2LOD communication initiatives to promote a strong risk culture.
  • Strategic Risk Oversight & Alignment : Support enterprise risk initiatives and partner across key functions to ensure cohesive oversight aligned with strategic and regulatory goals.
  • Executive & Board Reporting : Develop high-impact presentations and reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, translating complex risk data into actionable insights.
  • Documentation & Research : Draft formal documentation such as meeting minutes and conduct research on regulatory obligations, industry standards, and emerging risks.

What you'll need :

  • 2+ years of direct or related experience in Risk Management, Economics, Law, Internal Audit, Finance, Public Accounting, or Management Consulting with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leadership or board audiences.
  • Experience with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence or automation tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and organizational levels.
  • Strong critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and 2LOD programs.
  • Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

    • Benefits you'll love :

    We offer all the important things you'd want like 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, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

    About the company :

    Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

    Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and / or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

    Western Alliance Bancorporation

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