Investor Relations & Corporate Development Senior Associate

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Investor Relations & Corporate Development Senior Associate

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As an Investor Relations & Corporate Development Senior Associate, you report to the Investor Relations and Corporate Development Director and play 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 supports corporate development, strategic finance initiatives, and enterprise‑level strategic planning. This position partners 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.
• Supports Western Alliance’s investor relations activities, including analytical work streams, peer benchmarking, financial and valuation analysis, industry/market trend research, and preparing insightful materials for senior leaders and the Board of Directors.
• Contributes 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.
• Assists Directors and Managers in interpreting market dynamics such as competitive actions, valuation drivers, capital markets trends, and investor sentiment; supports internal communication of these implications.
• Supports relationship development with current, prospective, and target investors, equity research analysts, and internal stakeholders. Conducts analyses that identify opportunities to broaden and strengthen shareholder engagement.
• Analyzes and evaluates M&A and partnership opportunities, building pro forma financial analyses, supporting due diligence, assessing valuation, and contributing to strategic assessments of inorganic and organic growth options. Collaborates with Corporate Finance teams on capital management alternatives (e.g., dividends, share repurchases, balance sheet optimization).
• Contributes to Western Alliance’s annual Strategic Plan process, researching industry, economic, and regulatory trends; performing market analyses; coordinating with business unit leaders; and developing Board‑level strategic planning materials.
• Serves as a core analytical resource to the CFO, assisting with ad‑hoc financial analysis, research, scenario modeling, and development of executive‑ready presentation materials.
• Supports 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 various banking & industry‑aligned conferences to gather industry insights.

• 3+ years of related experience in investment banking, strategy & operations consulting, or an internal corporate development role with a focus on the financial services sector or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Entry‑level to intermediate knowledge of corporate finance, including financial statement analysis, financial modeling, M&A accounting, and valuation techniques.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Occasional travel required.

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 401(k) matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to…