GRC Enterprise Risk Management Director

Job Title

GRC Enterprise Risk Management Director

Location

CityScape

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team that develops and implements programs to identify, measure, monitor, and control risks throughout the organization.
• Oversee the bank’s enterprise-wide Integrated Risk Management strategy, including methodology, policies, standards, reporting, training, and continuous improvement.
• Provide enterprise ownership of integrated risk and governance capabilities, setting governance, standards, and priorities to simplify risk, controls, and data management.
• Coordinate a company-wide approach to risk and assurance, acting as a connector across Second Line of Defense teams and other stakeholders (SOX, Third Party Risk, First Line of Defense Testing, IT First Line Risk, Internal Audit) to align needs and eliminate duplication.
• Establish clear data, metrics, and reporting to support decision making; lead the GRC data and reporting strategy, translating risk and control information into actionable insights for management, regulators, and risk committees.
• Lead and develop a high-performing GRC team and stakeholder network focused on clarity, consistency, and adoption; drive effective communication, training, and change management across the enterprise.
• Manage a medium to large team (6‑16) and support development, training, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, SOX, and financial institutions or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of banking operations (deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, or other commercial banking products).
• Expert knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance obligations, industry standards, and practices.
• Expert knowledge and experience with risk and control frameworks (COSO ERM Framework, Basel, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of one or more lines of defense (banking operations, IT, SOX, compliance, risk management, audit).
• Expert technical knowledge of risk frameworks and industry best practices related to COSO Risk Frameworks, with advanced certifications in integrated risk management, technology, and risk data management.
• Strong data analysis skills and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent speaking and writing communication skills.

Benefits You’ll Love

Competitive salary, ownership stake, medical and dental insurance, time off, a robust 401(k) matching program, tuition assistance, employee volunteer programs, and wellness initiatives. You will also gain valuable hands‑on experience in how successful companies manage their finances, helping grow your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. The company will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact or call 602‑386‑2488.

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