Associate, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Job Title:

Associate, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

The Investor Relations & Corporate Development Associate reports to the Investor Relations and Corporate Development Director and plays a key role in supporting the development and execution of Western Alliance Bank’s Investor Relations program. The role’s primary objective is to enhance shareholder engagement, ensure the investment community receives a clear understanding of the company’s strategy and performance, and contribute analytical support to achieve a fair relative valuation.
In addition to IR responsibilities, the Associate will support corporate development, strategic finance initiatives, and enterprise‑level strategic planning. This position will partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Investor Relations leadership, and other senior leaders across the organization. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, polished communication skills, and an ability to build high‑quality materials for executive and Board audiences.

• Partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations leadership team to support tactical execution of the Bank’s investor relations program and corporate finance initiatives.
• Support Western Alliance’s investor relations activities, including analytical workstreams, peer benchmarking, financial and valuation analysis, industry/market trend research, and preparing insightful materials for senior leaders and the Board of Directors.
• Contribute to the development and creation of Western Alliance’s messaging to the investment community, including earnings materials, investor decks, Q&A preparation, conference materials, and ongoing written and visual communications.
• Assist Directors and Managers in interpreting market dynamics such as competitive actions, valuation drivers, capital markets trends, and investor sentiment; support internal communication of these implications.
• Support relationship development with current, prospective, and target investors, equity research analysts, and internal stakeholders. Conduct analyses that identify opportunities to broaden and strengthen shareholder engagement.
• Analyze and evaluate M&A and partnership opportunities, including building pro forma financial analyses, supporting due diligence, assessing valuation, and contributing to strategic assessments of inorganic and organic growth options. Collaborate with Corporate Finance teams on capital management alternatives (e.g., dividends, share repurchases, balance sheet optimization).
• Contribute to Western Alliance’s annual Strategic Plan process, including researching industry, economic, and regulatory trends; performing market analyses; coordinating with business unit leaders; and developing Board‑level strategic planning materials.
• Serve as a core analytical resource to the CFO, assisting with ad‑hoc financial analysis, research, scenario modeling, and development of executive‑ready presentation materials.
• Support cross-functional strategic initiatives by working with Strategy, Finance, Business Unit leadership, and other internal teams to align execution with corporate objectives.
• Comfortable with a 10-15% travel schedule to attend offsite executive planning sessions and to attend various banking & industry aligned conferences to gather industry insights.

 

What you'll need:

• 3 – 5 Years of relevant experience in investment banking, strategy & operations consulting or internal corporate development role with a focus on the financial services sector.
• Working knowledge of the banking and financial services industry, including key business drivers, regulatory environment, peer landscape, and sector trends.
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of corporate finance, including financial statement analysis, financial modeling, M&A accounting, and valuation techniques.
• Familiarity with public equity markets, investor audiences, and capital markets dynamics is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated ability to build financial models and executive‑level presentations.
• Experience using S&P Global Market Intelligence (aka S&P Capital IQ fka SNL), Bloomberg, FactSet, and similar financial analytical tools.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise insights.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
• (A Plus) Prior exposure to financial due diligence, deal modeling, valuation frameworks, or strategic planning for organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

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 [email protected] 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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