Auditor

Job Title: Auditor Location: CityScape What you’ll do: As an Auditor you’ll assist in assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls within the various audits in your assigned coverage areas, supporting the execution of the department’s annual audit plan. You’ll prepare for and attend process walkthrough meetings, document process narratives, and test controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures, and compliance with federal and state banking regulations. You’ll follow a similar process for testing and validating implemented management action plans designed to close audit issues. You’ll report to an Associate Audit Director while having the opportunity to work with our audit leaders across the department, participating in audits in finance, banking operations, credit administration, risk management and compliance disciplines. Your Associate Audit Director will serve as your mentor to assist in your professional development. You’ll also have the opportunity of attending and participating in your peer group meetings, which provide support and insight as your career develops. Support the Audit Director, Associate Audit Director and Audit Project Manager with audits across the organization and complete multiple audit assignments and/or projects. Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments. Using the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva), create audit documentation for process narratives and test evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance. Respond to review notes generated by Audit Project Manager and Associate Audit Director, and provide conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology. Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary. Plan and perform test of validation for implemented management action plans. Assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology. Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors. Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively draft and discuss performance goals with Associate Audit Director. Attend and participate in team, peer and one-on-one meetings. What you’ll need: This role is primarily focused on audits of the bank’s operational processes supporting deposit and lending operations, payment operations, non-credit banking and specialty products. Additionally, coverage is provided for limited corporate functions such as Third Party Management and enterprise project management. Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Entry level time management and organizational skills. Entry level public speaking and written communication skills. Relevant certifications preferred (i.e., Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor). Occasional travel required. Candidates may be considered for other open positions based on relevant experience and interview performance. 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! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr