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First Line Risk & Control Analyst

Western Alliance Bank
RiskOn-siteFull-time3 Locations

Western Alliance Bank is hiring for the role of First Line Risk & Control Analyst, 3 Locations (On-site). This is a Risk role in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Western Alliance Bank.

Organization: Western Alliance BankLocation: 3 LocationsWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskPosted: Aug 11, 2026
Western Alliance Bank is hiring for this Risk role in 3 Locations, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

Job Title: First Line Risk Control Analyst Location: CityScape What you ll do: As a First Line Risk Control Analyst you'll work as a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and/or execution of various risk programs and business unit risk activities in adherence with the Company's risk appetite and corporate strategy. In this role you'll engage with business units in the management of risks and controls across all risk types, monitoring execution of risk policies, procedures, and/or program requirements. You'll effectively manage risks, and serve as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management department and business units. Support the timely preparation and execution of the Risk and Control updates and refresh information through the collection of data from various sources as defined in desktop procedures. Facilitate meetings to review process understanding and process map documentation. Provide effective and timely execution of projects with 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. Provide assessment of control environment and determine effective risk mitigation or identify 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, issues, regulatory, legal matters, etc. What you ll need: 2 years of related experience in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit or similar field. Bachelor s degree in related field required. Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services. Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Entry level to intermediate experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field in financial services. Entry level to intermediate knowledge of and experience in documenting process maps in process mapping software. Experience identifying risks and controls in processes. Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills. 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 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

Location and market context

This role is based in 3 Locations on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Western Alliance Bank's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management roles

Risk roles own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management role

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Western Alliance Bank would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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