Financial Risk Management Jobs in Illinois

Job Title:

Asset and Liability Management Risk Manager - Financial Risk Management

Location

IL - Chicago LPO

What you'll do:

The Market Risk Team within Financial Risk Management (FRM) oversees risk taking activities of Treasury focusing specifically on Interest Rate Risk. The team facilitates effective use of risk appetite to monitor and assess risk-taking activities. The group also plays a key role in keeping senior management appraised of the Company’s market risk profile. This is achieved by using risk measures, proactive application of expert judgement, and limit setting. Activities are centered on risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of risk, supervision, and overall process improvement.

• You'll provide independent risk oversight, challenge, and assessment of interest rate risk exposure with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis, use of management judgement, and data validation using quantitative techniques.
• Review scenario design, model configurations, and results produced in the Quantitative Risk Management tool (QRM) (e.g., Economic Value of Equity/Earnings at Risk, forecast runs, Funds Transfer Pricing linkages); independently replicate or sensitivity‑test key assumptions using quantitative techniques where direct QRM instance access is not available.
• Develop robust processes and tools to validate key financial assumptions, such as deposit behaviors, prepayment trends, and pricing strategies, and ensure QRM results are accurately reconciled with source systems and established policy limits.
• Lead structured challenge sessions and memorialize outcomes in memos/minutes consistent with FRM governance and practices.
• Produce Second Line of Defense Asset Liability Management/Interest Rate Risk dashboards and narratives for the Asset Liability Committee/Financial Risk Management governance, highlighting drivers of risk and emerging issues.
• Assist in developing and enhancing the market risk management framework, including the design and implementation of risk metrics, reporting processes, and limit structures.

What you'll need:

- 5+ years in Asset Liability Management/Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book, with at least 2+ years in Second Line of Defense/Model Risk Management or other independent oversight roles.
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Hands‑on QRM proficiency (Asset Liability Management/Interest Rate Risk modules; comfort reading QRM output structures, assumptions, and libraries). Ability to replicate Economic Value of Equity/Earnings at Risk and Net Interest Income sensitivities via Python/R/Structured Query Language when needed.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with tools like Python, Structured Query Language, or R for data analysis and quality checks is a plus, along with familiarity with version control and an interest in process improvement.
- Advanced knowledge of Asset Liability Management concepts & policy (betas, decays, prepay, deposit segmentation, Funds Transfer Pricing, hedging), and Interest Rate Risk/Asset Liability Management governance. Knowledge of ALM concepts & policy (betas, decay rates, prepay, deposit segmentation, FTP, hedging), and IRR/ALM governance.
- Professional certification such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Compensation

Salary range for new hires is generally $159,745.00 - $197,331.00 for Chicago, IL. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.

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.