Job Title:
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Senior Manager - Strategic RiskLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!Our people make all the difference in our success.
What you'll do: As an ERM Senior Manager you’ll lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of programs to identify, measure, monitor, and control risks throughout the organization. You'll play a key role in the Bank's Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Team, who is responsible for several enterprise wide programs, including Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA), Controls Testing, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platform and Program, Third-Party Risk Management, Policy Framework, and Technology and Information Security Risk Management. The Senior Manager – Strategic Risk will lead the program(s) execution and ongoing enhancement, ensuring consistent application of program methodologies, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The role will oversee key program activities, provide effective challenge to stakeholders, analyze trends and emerging risks, and drive improvements to program effectiveness and maturity. The Senior Manager will also play a significant role in developing reporting, metrics, training, governance routines, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen enterprise risk management practices.
- Lead the execution, enhancement, and ongoing maturity of the Bank’s Risk Identification (Risk ID) program, including methodology, standards, and processes for identifying, validating, and reporting on enterprise risks.
- Serve as a strong contributor to the Risk Appetite program and enterprise risk committee reporting, helping develop executive-ready materials — including ERMC/DRC and Board decks, CRO updates, and regulatory communications — that distill complex risk topics into concise, decision-ready content for senior audiences.
- Manage a small size team (2-7) and help develop, train, and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll need:
- 8+ years of related experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, SOX, and/or Financial Institutions.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with risk and control frameworks (COSO ERM Framework, Basel, etc.).
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Advanced knowledge of industry and professional experience across one or more of the three lines of defense (e.g., banking operations, information technology, SOX, compliance, risk management, audit).
- Advanced knowledge of risk management tools and systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint).
- Advanced technical knowledge of risk identification and risk appetite methodologies and frameworks, and enterprise risk committee governance, including experience translating enterprise risks into executive- and Board-level reporting.
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, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, 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, nation 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 [email protected] 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
Skills Required
- 8+ years of related experience in risk management, internal audit, SOX, and/or financial institutions
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Previous leadership experience
- Advanced knowledge and experience with risk and control frameworks, including COSO ERM and Basel
- Professional experience across one or more lines of defense, such as banking operations, information technology, SOX, compliance, risk management, or audit
- Advanced knowledge of risk management tools and systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint
- Advanced technical knowledge of risk identification and risk appetite methodologies and frameworks
- Experience with enterprise risk committee governance and executive- and Board-level reporting
- Experience managing and developing a small team
Western Alliance Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Alliance Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Alliance Bank.
-
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests annual bonuses are broadly available and can materially lift total compensation when business conditions are favorable. Participation spans many roles beyond executives.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are described as widely accessible to employees at multiple levels, adding long‑term value to the package. This breadth helps align employees with company performance.
-
Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is positioned as a standout with an employer match structure viewed as stronger than common offerings. Automatic enrollment reinforces accessibility and participation.
Western Alliance Bank Insights
What We Do
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
