Senior Manager, High Risk Compliance Officer

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What you'll do:

• Manage and develop a team of 6-10 Portfolio Managers responsible for onboarding and monitoring high-risk clients.
• Set performance goals, provide coaching, and ensure alignment with NBL objectives and enterprise risk appetite.
• Serve as the primary compliance and risk advisor within the NBL, ensuring business decisions align with regulatory and risk appetite.
• Implement and maintain 1LOD control frameworks for onboarding, monitoring, and servicing high-risk digital asset clients.
• Oversee enhanced due diligence (EDD) and ongoing monitoring for high-risk clients, including exchanges, OTC desks, and institutional crypto participants- Partner with operations and second-line compliance to resolve escalations and ensure timely SAR filings when required.
• Execute and document key controls for BSA/AML, OFAC, and other applicable regulations.
• Perform periodic control testing and remediation within the NBL.
• Provide risk reporting and metrics to NBL leadership and enterprise risk committees- Support regulatory exams and internal audits as the 1LOD point of contact.
• Partner closely with second-line teams to ensure alignment on risk appetite, policy interpretation, and escalation protocols. Participate in risk assessments and regulatory change management initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal audit during scheduled reviews, provide documentation, and remediate findings promptly to strengthen control effectiveness.
• Deliver targeted training to NBL staff on compliance obligations and emerging risks in digital assets.
• Act as a subject matter expert for new product development and client onboarding

What you'll need:

• 8+ years of related experience in Finance, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• 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. Strong knowledge and familiarity with the regulatory environment for blockchain and digital assets.
• Advanced knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and application in the financial industry.
• Advanced proficient in project management and experience in leading and managing complex projects, particularly those involving technology and digital transformation.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP), Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP) and/or Certified Fintech Expert (CFTE) preferred.

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