Market Director, Innovation Banking — Growth & Equity Leader

Western Alliance Bancorporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Market Director, Innovation Banking in San Francisco, CA to lead a team of bankers and professionals in executing the division's strategic plan and driving growth. You will develop credit structuring discussions, manage portfolio health, and collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include expanding market share, guiding the team in pricing and term sheets, and coaching staff to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of related experience in banking or a similar field.
• Extensive experience in the early stage VC/ Startup space.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced to expert knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• May require up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Commercial Bankers, Business Development Officers, and Portfolio Management staff to expand market share and grow the portfolio.
• Guide credit structuring development, customer assessment, and presentations to loan committees.
• Support portfolio health management and respond to market dynamics.
• Foster strong relationships with executive leadership and partner departments to ensure risk mitigation and efficient service delivery.
• Hire, coach, and develop the team.

Skills

Leadership

Credit structuring

Banking operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Market Director, Innovation Banking in San Francisco, CA to lead a team of bankers and professionals in executing the division's strategic plan and driving growth. You will develop credit structuring discussions, manage portfolio health, and collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include expanding market share, guiding the team in pricing and term sheets, and coaching staff to achieve targets.