Business and Reporting Risk Analyst - Governance

Western Alliance Bancorporation • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

As a First Line Risk & Control Office (1RCO) Governance Analyst you'll work within the bank's first line of defense (1LOD) supporting adherence to Bank's risk management framework. The 1RCO Business and Reporting Risk Analyst will be responsible for administering, including quality review, the company's operating procedures program and providing risk reporting and automation solutions for operational reporting, committee submissions, business process enhancement, and ad hoc business requests. The 1RCO Business and Reporting Risk Analyst will participate as required in all 1RCO Governance function responsibilities to ensure the team achieves desired outcomes, deadlines, and success measures that align with strategic direction from the 1RCO Department Head and the 1RCO Department delivers on the Bank's mission and strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Data Analytics, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in Banking/Financial Services in Audit, Risk Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced experience with data analysis tools and Power BI visualization platform.
• Advanced Microsoft Power Platform expertise including building automated processes.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong aptitude to evaluate roadblocks, problem-solve, identify and present solution options.
• Intermediate LucidCharts and Visio skills.
• Entry to intermediate level knowledge of applicable banking regulatory and legal rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Data management strategies, and Production management strategies, including managing change control.
• Data Analysis with large complex data sets and data warehouses.
• Business analysis and requirements documentation skills.
• Process and Documents Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Quality Review Scorecards.
• Process mapping and gap analyses to identify process inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• RCSA, Issue Management, and/or Controls Testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and quality review the company's operating procedures program.
• Provide risk reporting and automation solutions for operational reporting, committee submissions, business process enhancement, and ad hoc business requests.
• Create, maintain, and optimize business processes.
• Produce accurate, recurring reports and dashboards to track 1RCO department and 1LOD business performance.
• Develop data visualizations to communicate key metrics and insights effectively.
• Assist all Governance team members as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Ownership stake in the company.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Time off.
• Great 401k matching program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee volunteer program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree