Risk Appetite Program Manager
Western Alliance BankPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, committed to equal employment and diversity.
Job Description
The Risk Appetite Program Manager oversees the bank's Risk Appetite Framework and strategic risk management activities, developing and reporting risk appetite metrics, managing policies and procedures, and leading quarterly risk reporting to executive management and Board-level committees. The role partners with stakeholders across Lines of Defense to strengthen risk appetite governance, enhance reporting quality, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations, Board requirements, and industry best practices. The Risk Appetite Program Manager also supports Strategic Risk Management activities through second line of defense review and credible challenge, and execution of risk assessments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of direct related experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Internal Audit, Accounting or similar field
- Prior experience leading risk governance processes
- Advanced knowledge of general finance and banking operations, financial reporting and analysis, accounting, internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Advanced knowledge of Controls Testing along with Risk and Control Self Assessments within areas such as strategic planning and execution and external stakeholder management
- Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
- Advanced experience supporting and managing risk appetite frameworks and enterprise risk reporting within a financial institution
- Advanced communication and influencing skills, combined with problem-solving abilities and the capability to identify and drive process improvement and automation opportunities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Knowledge of SQL, Tableau, Power BI and familiarity with GRC platforms
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Ownership stake in the company
- Medical and dental insurance
- Time off
- 401k matching program
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee volunteer program
- Wellness program
