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Job Title:
Senior Credit Risk Review Director
Location:
Scottsdale
What you'll do:
As a Credit Risk Review Senior Director you'll plan and execute multiple credit assurance, advisory, and oversight services for the Bank’s second line of defense responsible for the management of credit risk known as the Credit Risk and Review Group. You'll provide credit assurance and advisory services with respect to all credit risk processes and related regulatory expectations, as well as matters involving new policy formulation, policy revisions, credit grading, specific loan loss reserves and new business initiatives. One of your key responsibilities is to interact with lines of business leaders, regulatory agencies and internal/external auditors to ensure an effective, risk-focused function, and adequate depth/breadth of coverage. Our Credit Risk review Directors demonstrate an excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and expectations pertaining to credit risk management.
- Responsible for supporting the Credit Risk Review team in building and maintaining a cohesive and cooperative culture within the Credit Risk & Review Group.
- Source and develop depth of talent and expertise within the team which supports succession and sustainability of well-defined processes.
- Formulate and maintain departmental policy and procedure manuals, as well as a variety of management-level reports.
- Ensure the financial soundness of the Bank by identifying, assessing, and escalating credit risk to the Head of Credit Risk & Review Group and other key stakeholders.
- Execute and lead a dedicated team’s execution of continuous quarterly credit file examination activities and/or credit process review engagements.
- Execute and lead a coverage team’s execution of quarterly analyses of the credit quality trends of the loan portfolios of assigned reviewable business units or risk segments.
- Perform proper risk-based sampling techniques for scoping continuous file reviews and process reviews; determine the need for expanding scope and adjusting exam procedures, as appropriate; guide less experienced reviewers in determining the accuracy of assigned risk ratings and analyzing borrower risk attributes and risk factors; review the work papers of other Credit Risk Review Officers; and provide constructive feedback as required.
- Properly evaluate changes or weaknesses within Credit Administration processes or policies and effectively inspire line management and Credit Administration to acknowledge issues and operate with appropriate sense of urgency and focus on their timely clearing of identified deficiencies.
- Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.
What you'll need:
- 12+ years of related experience in Risk Management, Credit Risk & Review.
- Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Expert knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Expert knowledge of accounting, financial statements and tax returns, and cash flow analyses, as well as a highly refined ability to make insightful comments relating to a borrower’s current and prospective credit risk profile.
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to understand business and industry concepts in order to develop and suggest intelligent, viable solutions to problems.
- Expert speaking and writing communication skills.
- Occasional travel required.
Compensation:
Salary range for new hires is generally $299,850.00 - $370,403.00 for Las Vegas, NV. Salary range for new hires is generally $299,850.00 - $370,403.00 for Reno, NV. 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Credit Risk Manager
Document your advanced credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the posted position. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like FRM or CFA, and employer letters that tie each credential directly to credit risk analysis work you have performed.
Target financial institutions with PERM filing history
Banks, insurance companies, and asset managers sponsor Credit Risk Manager roles more consistently than other industries. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 13-2051 to identify employers who have filed for this exact occupation in recent years.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Filter by green card sponsorship history and Credit Risk Manager job titles in one place. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing records so you are not guessing which employers will commit to the PERM process.
Clarify the degree requirement during offer negotiation
PERM locks in the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting. If EB-2 sponsorship is the goal, confirm the employer will list a master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, not just any related degree.
Ask about priority date strategy before accepting an offer
EB-3 processing has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, but Indian and Chinese nationals face significant backlogs even at EB-2. Get the employer's stance on filing EB-2 and EB-3 concurrently so you have a fallback priority date.
Verify your prevailing wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for Credit Risk Manager in your specific metro area. Running the OFLC Wage Search yourself lets you confirm the employer's wage determination is accurate before the labor certification is filed.
Green Card Credit Risk Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Credit Risk Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Credit Risk Manager positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or equivalent specialized experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related field. Most financial institutions file under one or both categories simultaneously to preserve flexibility on your priority date.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 slots annually with a lottery, while PERM is the first stage of permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. PERM sponsorship commits the employer to a lengthy process, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a visa requiring renewal every three years.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Credit Risk Manager positions?
Commercial banks, regional lenders, insurance carriers, asset managers, and fintech companies are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for this role. Employers subject to federal oversight, such as those regulated by the OCC or Federal Reserve, often have established immigration programs because they compete globally for quantitative and risk talent. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with active green card filing history for credit risk and related financial analysis roles.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Credit Risk Manager position. This includes mandatory advertising, candidate interviews, and documented rejection reasons for any U.S. applicants. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. PERM audits are common in financial roles, so thorough documentation of the recruitment effort matters more than speed.
Can I search for Credit Risk Manager jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Most employers do not advertise green card sponsorship in job postings because the PERM process begins after hire. The practical approach is to identify employers with a track record of PERM filings for similar roles and raise sponsorship during the offer stage. Migrate Mate filters jobs and companies by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of asking cold whether an employer will commit to the full PERM and I-140 process.