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Chief Compliance Officer

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jul 23, 2026
Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer Location: CityScape What you'll do: As the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) you'll oversee and manage the regulatory compliance framework of Western Alliance Bank and all affiliated entities. This role ensures that the bank adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, thereby safeguarding the bank's integrity and reputation. The CCO leads the compliance department, collaborates with senior management, and provides strategic direction to mitigate compliance risks. You'll provide end-to-end oversight of the bank's Compliance Management System (CMS) and compliance programs, partnering with business leaders and senior executives to ensure compliance programs remain robust and functional. You'll contribute to the Bank's Risk Management efforts and second line of defense programs and provide strategic leadership to the Bank, including guidance on evolving best practices while remaining appraised of regulatory developments and adjusting compliance policies and practices accordingly. You'll manage and lead staff in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical solutions to protect and minimize compliance risk. Coordinate with other senior leaders of the Bank on relevant matters such as Compliance, regulatory relations, risk, mergers and acquisitions, new products, business due diligence, and operations. Participate in corporate risk committees to ensure leadership is informed of compliance posture, trends, and emerging risks and consult with lines of business and affiliates to develop and implement policies, programs, procedures and training programs that ensure bank and non-bank functions are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Provide second-line independent oversight and guidance regarding business products, services, and processes through a compliance framework to ensure they are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements and develop, monitor, and analyze budgetary and/or operational performance of department resources. Provide compliance related advice and guidance on new and/or revised business strategies, initiatives, and projects. Offer effective risk challenge, which may include assisting businesses in assessing the compliance risks associated with new/revised strategies and recommending and/or assessing mitigation efforts to reduce risk exposure. Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development. What you'll need: 15 years of related experience in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or similar field. Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related filed preferred. Previous leadership experience required. Expert knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, Bank lending policies and procedures, and the Bank's products and services. Expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Expert experience, knowledge and training in all lending/operational activities and terminology. Expert speaking and writing communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple deliverables in fast-paced environment and successfully execute a plan for desired results. Ability to scale and transform as demands change. Must be both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to navigate between the two. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist preferred. Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred. May require up to 25% travel. 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, 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 company's 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 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