SVP, Corporate Governance

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title:SVP, Corporate GovernanceLocation:TX - Dallas/IrvingWhat you'll do:The Corporate Governance team is situated within the Strategic Initiatives organization. Corporate Governance performs a range of oversight and support functions designed to promote control effectiveness, reduce operational risk, and optimize audit and exam outcomes.The SVP, Corporate Governance coordinates and monitors audit, governance, enterprise risk, and related activities within AmeriHome operating units. This position offers an opportunity to work in one of the country's most active residential mortgage companies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leading talent in a fast paced and friendly environment and can look forward to a progressive career path and continued professional growth.What we are looking for: Audit and Exam Coordination (50%):

• Oversee audit and exam coordination for investor and other third-party exams, internal audits, SOX testing, and other audits of AmeriHome's operations
• Ensure appropriate managers are engaged with the audit/exam
• Manage evidence requests and review materials for completeness and appropriateness
• As needed, assist in the development of remediation plans and monitor control remediationEnterprise Risk Initiatives (30%):
  • Support the Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycle with AmeriHome managers;
  • Monitor and facilitate compliance with Western Alliance Bank (WAB) risk policies, including the Model Risk Management and Critical Spreadsheet policies
  • Coordinate with Business Controls Testing (BCT) to ensure the Risk and Control Inventories (RCIs) are accurate, up to date, and compliant with WAB standards
  • Facilitate risk and control assessments as needed
  • Identify control gaps and work with management to develop or remediate controls
  • Support selected third-party risk management activities
  • Manage or coordinate special projects as directed by the MD Strategic ProjectsGovernance (20%):
    • Coordinate committee approvals; maintain and update charters and related documents
    • Oversee annual policy updates; monitor procedures status and oversee content quality and compliance
    • Develop management reporting for the Governance team
    • Assist in the training and development of junior team members
    • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requiredWhat you need to have:
      • Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or relevant certification a plus
      • Minimum 8+ years working in the financial services industry or a highly regulated industry requiring significant risk and compliance controls
      • At least five (5) years audit experience, including supervision or management of audits and development of audit programs; additional experience in governance or risk oversight a plus
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and produce quality presentations for management and committees
      • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing within a fast-paced environment
      • Ability to assess issues, propose viable solutions, and drive implementation
      • Experience with financial services regulatory requirements
      • Ability to request and/or collect relevant information, identify potential exposures/gaps, summarize conclusions, construct recommendations, present recommendations, collaborate on the design/testing/implementation of controls, and evaluate control results.
      • Leadership ability and integrity
      • Strong relationship management skills, ability to influence outcomes, and communicate strategic visionCompensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $169,410.00 - $209,270.00 for Westlake Village, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned.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:AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank 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.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

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