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Enterprise Risk Management( ERM) Manager - Emerging Technologies

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
15950 Dallas Parkway (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2025
Job Title: Enterprise Risk Management( ERM) Manager - Emerging Technologies Location: CityScape What you'll do: As an Emerging Technology Risk Manager, you will work within the bank's second line of defense and be responsible for the oversight of emerging technologies in use or being considered by the company. Primary areas of responsibility are artificial intelligence and digital assets, as well as remaining up to date on other emerging technologies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing and executing the bank's risk management framework in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This role will operate in a highly collaborative team environment to deliver risk management assessments and guidance to Technology, Digital Assets Group (DAG) and other first line teams. The Manager will also be responsible for effectively collaborating with key stakeholders across business lines and the three lines of defense to ensure risks are managed effectively and efficiently, in accordance with the company policies and related regulatory requirements. Partner with other second line of defense subject matter experts to ensure proper effective challenge is performed on risk and control inventories and assessments. Advising lines of business on risks and control requirements related to new products and services, business initiatives, and outsourced third party activities, including applicable metrics (e.g., KRIs, Tolerances). Remain up to date on the rapidly changing regulatory and legal environment for the digital assets and artificial intelligence industries. This includes comfort with consistent, self-guided research across a wide array of sources including government publications and academic articles Oversight of Digital Assets Group activities at Western Alliance, leveraging an understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency ecosystems. Assist with risk management activities including KRI reporting, RCSAs, and Issue Management. Ownership of Emerging Technology risk identification, including knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and ability to present on emerging technology risk topics to various audiences, including the risk committees. What you'll need: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Economics, etc.). 6+ years of relevant experience in Technology, Information Security, Compliance, Regulatory, Audit, and/or Risk/Controls functions. Experience in a highly regulated industry, with a preference for banking experience. Demonstrated knowledge of banking regulations (Federal Reserve Board, Securities and Exchange Commission, etc.) regarding crypto currency, risk management, banking operations, technology, and information security guidance. Applied understanding of relevant regulatory and legal compliance obligations as well as industry standards and practices. Strong collaborative and relationship building skills with ability to partner across functional teams and connect with technical and non-technical users. Strong analytical abilities to understand sophisticated concepts and create automated reporting and analysis while maintaining strong attention to detail. Understanding of third-party risk management and quantitative risk methodologies (e.g., Open FAIR) a plus Excellent verbal and communication skills. Travel 10%. 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