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Third-Party Risk Associate Director


Job Location:

Phoenix, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Title:

Third-Party Risk Associate Director

Location:

Block 23

What youll do:

The Third-Party Risk Associate Director will work across the Third-Party Risk & Controls (TPRC) program and business line stakeholders to ensure adequate design and effective execution of the programs processes and controls. Governs the design and implementation of TPRC program requirements ensuring that stakeholders accountable and responsible have contributed and are aware of any changing requirements. The Associate Director will oversee TPRC resources performing activities including supporting third-party and business relationships oversight and monitoring of the TPRC program and analytics and reporting on the Banks third-party risk profile. May also include development or refinement of processes to improve effectiveness and compliance with regulatory addition the Associate Director will continually look for operational improvements in people process and technology to ensure the most efficient and effective methods of identifying monitoring and mitigating the Banks third-party risks. The Associate Director will develop periodic management and committee reporting including implementation of processes and controls to ensure the accuracy of what is reported.
  • Works across TPRC TPRC Program Stakeholders e.g. Risk Control Partners Legal and business leadership to define implement and oversee the TPRC lifecycle. Proactively identifying areas for improvement. Operates in a state of continuous improvement.
  • Monitors the teams success in achieving the TPRC lifecycle activities in a timely and effective manner. Designs develops and implements methods of monitoring and reporting for both operational teams and management across the bank. Works with second line and internal audit stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements.
  • Works collaboratively with stakeholders of the TPRC program to understand evolving expectations and requirements and changing business priorities and strategies to ensure TPRC is ready to support the Banks priorities.
  • Mentor educate and share best practice approaches with other levels on the team. Be comfortable in a highly visible role and a proponent of challenge or change.

What youll need:

  • 10 years of related experience in Third-Party/Vendor Management

  • Bachelors degree in related field required.

  • Previous leadership experience preferred.

  • 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 knowledge of Windows Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Proven track record of establishing a proactive constructive dialogue and partnering with professionals internally and externally.

  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Benefits youll love:
We offer all the important things youd 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 addition youll 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 Member FDIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands Alliance Association Bank Alliance Bank of Arizona Bank of Nevada Bridge Bank First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank that remain part of the companys heritage as well as AmeriHome Mortgage 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 or call . 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


Required Experience:

Director