Business Controls and Testing RCSA Senior Analyst

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What you'll do:

• Support the timely preparation and execution of the Risk and Control updates / refresh through collection of data from various sources as defined in desktop procedures.
• Supports effective and timely execution of projects; displays a sense of urgency for deliverables.
• Review policies and procedures to document process maps and narratives.
• Support identification of risks and controls in processes under review including the drafting of risks and controls in line with standards.
• Support assessment of control environment and determining effective risk mitigation or identification of gaps.
• Support conversations with risk subject matter experts about the context and/or severity of risk factors and/or issues including areas such as third parties / vendors, issues, regulatory or legal matters, etc.
• Facilitate meetings to review process understanding and process map documentation.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related fieldin financial services
• Knowledge of and experience in documenting process maps in process mapping software
• Experience identifying risks and controls in processes
• Active reading and listening comprehension to support process understanding and documentation
• Applies analytical skills to determine key areas of focus, summary of meetings and key decisions and actions
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to define objectives, summarize discussion or action items, and perform follow-up
• Personable and establishes rapport with peers and stakeholders and maintains positive and productive relationships
• Team player within our department and with our business stakeholder and risk counterparts in other lines of defense
• Uses a consultative approach for discussing the risk processes as well as in identifying and confirming risks and controls
• Remains curious and openminded
• Applies an appropriate level of urgency given the task at hand
• Seeks feedback from team members, leadership and stakeholders when appropriate
• Escalates areas requiring resolution in a tactful and objective manner.
• Attention to detail
• Regularly confirms priorities and status with team and leadership
• Asks for help when needed
• Volunteers for support projects and/or stretch assignments
• Actively develops personal soft skills and technical capabilities
• Adaptable to changing environment

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, 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 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