Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank seeks a Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Development to lead external messaging, shareholder engagement, and strategic finance initiatives. You will partner with the CFO and senior leaders to shape communications and analyze market data.

The role oversees IR materials, peer benchmarking, and financial analyses to support executive decisions and board discussions. Strong communication and market insight are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FMVA, or similar preferred.
• Strong knowledge of banking and financial services, with advanced understanding of public markets, capital markets dynamics, and key metrics used to evaluate banking institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Western Alliance Bank's investor relations strategy and external messaging; engage shareholders and capital markets stakeholders.
• Advise the CFO and senior executives on financial performance, investor sentiment, and valuation drivers.
• Cultivate relationships with investors, analysts, rating agencies; represent IR in meetings and conferences.

Skills

Financial experience

Excel & PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Banking industry knowledge

Public equity & fixed income

Executive communication

Travel willingness

Financial data tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or CFA/CPA/FMVA

Tools

S&P Global Market Intelligence

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Job Title

Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Location

CityScape

What you'll do

The Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development reports to the Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development and helps lead the development and execution of Western Alliance Bank's Investor Relations program. The role's primary objective is to ensure that investors, research analysts, rating agencies, and other capital markets stakeholders have a clear understanding of the company's strategy, financial performance, and long-term value proposition, supporting informed engagement and a fair relative valuation. The Director serves as a senior advisor and execution leader across investor relations, corporate development, strategic finance, and capital markets initiatives. The position partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other senior leaders to shape external messaging, evaluate financial and strategic alternatives, oversee sophisticated analytical workstreams, and develop executive- and Board-level materials. The Director also provides leadership and direction to other members of the Investor Relations & Corporate Development team.

• Help lead the development and execution of the Bank's investor relations strategy, including external messaging, shareholder engagement, investor targeting, earnings communications, investor presentations, management Q&A, conferences, and other capital markets activities*
• Advise the Chief Financial Officer and other senior executives on financial performance, investor sentiment, competitive actions, peer trends, stock price and valuation drivers, capital markets developments, and evolving expectations of equity and fixed-income investors*
• Lead the cultivation of relationships with current and prospective investors, equity research analysts, fixed-income investors, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders. Represent Investor Relations in investor meetings, conferences, rating agency discussions, and other capital markets engagements, as requested*
• Oversee the preparation and analytical work supporting investor relations materials, including peer benchmarking, financial performance and valuation analysis, capital and profitability assessments, industry research, market intelligence, and materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors*
• Oversee the preparation and financial analysis supporting the Bank's relationships with credit rating agencies and fixed-income investors, including evaluation of capital adequacy, liquidity, funding, asset quality, earnings performance, and other factors relevant to the Bank's credit profile*
• Evaluate corporate finance and capital management alternatives, including dividends, share repurchases, capital issuance, balance sheet optimization, and other strategic actions. Partner with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, and other functions to assess financial, capital, valuation, and shareholder implications*
• Lead or oversee the evaluation of potential M&A, partnership, and business development opportunities, including strategic assessment, valuation, transaction structuring, pro forma financial analysis, financial due diligence, and preparation of recommendations for executive management and the Board of Directors*
• Support the Bank's annual strategic planning process through analysis of economic, industry, competitive, and regional banking trends. Partner with business leaders to evaluate growth opportunities and align business strategies with broader enterprise priorities*
• Provide leadership, guidance, and review for analytical work performed by other members of the Investor Relations & Corporate Development team. Establish priorities, maintain high standards for accuracy and executive communication, and support the professional development of team members*
• Promote the thoughtful use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled analytical tools to improve the speed, consistency, and scalability of recurring investor relations, corporate development, and strategic finance processes, while maintaining appropriate review, judgment, and data-quality controls

What you'll need

• 8+ years of related experience in Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis), Business Administration or similar field*
• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FMVA, or a similar designation preferred*
• Strong knowledge of banking and financial services, including banking business models, financial performance drivers, regulatory capital, liquidity and funding, credit trends, peer institutions, and relevant regulatory and market developments*
• Advanced understanding of public equity and fixed-income markets, investor and rating agency audiences, capital markets dynamics, and the key financial metrics used to evaluate banking institutions*
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated ability to build complex financial models and produce concise executive- and Board-level presentations. Experience using S&P Global Market Intelligence, Bloomberg, FactSet, and similar analytical tools; familiarity with automation and AI-enabled tools used to enhance financial analysis and workflow efficiency is beneficial*
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial and strategic topics into clear, concise insights and recommendations for executive audiences*
• Travel expectation of approximately 15% of the year

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 [e-mail] 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