Strategic Process & Metrics Analyst I

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Principal Analyst I to lead programs that optimize Procure-to-Pay and related processes. You will translate business requirements into scalable system solutions, drive data quality, and coordinate across business units to meet enterprise goals.

The role requires 8+ years in financial services with strong risk, compliance, and data analysis skills, plus hands-on experience with P2P platforms and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in financial services or banking.
• Advanced knowledge of risk, compliance, or corporate governance within a large financial institution.
• Strong to expert ability in process and data analysis across domains with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and coordinate cross-functional activities to align with business strategy and project objectives.
• Develop artifacts describing current state processes, metrics, and root causes; propose scalable solutions.
• Translate procurement needs into system designs and data-driven improvements within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) ecosystem.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

SME in domains

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Coupa

LevelPath

Job description

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Principal Analyst I to lead programs that optimize Procure-to-Pay and related processes. You will translate business requirements into scalable system solutions, drive data quality, and coordinate across business units to meet enterprise goals.

The role requires 8+ years in financial services with strong risk, compliance, and data analysis skills, plus hands-on experience with P2P platforms and cross-functional collaboration.