Job Title:
First Line Risk & Control Manager - Digital Asset Group
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
This role is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and/or execution of various risk programs and Business Unit (BU) risk activities in adherence with the Company's Risk Appetite and Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for engaging with the BU in management of risks and controls across all risk types, monitoring the creation and execution of risk policies, procedures, and/or program requirements, to effectively manage risks, and serving as an effective communication channel between the Risk Management Department and business units. The role also leads and develops a team, owns the department's policies, procedures and reporting, and maintains tracking of time-sensitive action items and issues. Drive proactive and timely identification, management, and oversight of issues per WAB requirements
Identification of thematic root causes underlying control failures and facilitating the planning and execution of effective remediation of control gaps
Manage a portfolio of Issues, including issue tracking from identification through validation and closure; maintain issue logs, monitor remediation milestones and due dates, escalate past-due items, and collaborate with stakeholders from all lines of defense to resolve roadblocks and facilitate solutioning with senior leaders
Liaise within the organization to ensure connectivity with enterprise-wide issue management efforts to enhance Western Alliance safety and soundness
Development of strong relationships with key stakeholders
Proactive engagement with control functions to ensure understanding of the First Line of Defense governance program
Focus on continuous control improvements across all areas to enable the evolutionary design of the overall control framework in an efficient, cost effective, streamlined, and value-add manner
Development, implementation, maintenance and management of issue data and records within the Issue Management application. (System of Record)
Write, update, and maintain department policies, standards, and desktop procedures; coordinate stakeholder and effective challenge reviews, manage version control and approvals, and ensure documents are reviewed on schedule and reflect current processes and regulatory requirements
Create, produce, and update recurring and ad hoc reports for the department, stakeholders, and senior management, including executive-level presentations summarizing risk, control, and issue status, key metrics, trends, and required decisions
Manage, coach, and develop team members; set clear goals and expectations, provide ongoing feedback, support training and career development, and ensure adequate coverage and cross-training for critical processes
Create and manage a departmental tickler system to track time-sensitive items (e.g., document reviews, certifications, attestations, renewals, regulatory and audit commitments) and ensure required actions are completed prior to expiration or due date, with escalation of items at risk
What you'll need:
7+ years of related experience or similar field.
Bachelor's degree in related field required.
Previous leadership experience required.
Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing team members.
Advanced experience writing and maintaining policies and procedures and preparing reports and presentations for senior and executive audiences; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
Advanced experience in Compliance, Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field. Advanced analytical skills to determine key areas of focus,…