Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

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 ensures 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.

Requirements

8+ years of related experience in Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis), Business Administration, or a similar field.
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FMVA, or a similar designation.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Cultivate 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 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 credit-profile factors.
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 evaluation of potential M&A, partnership, and business development opportunities, including strategic assessment, valuation, transaction structuring, pro forma financial analysis, financial due diligence, and 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 enterprise priorities.
Provide leadership, guidance, and review for analytical work performed by other team members; establish priorities, maintain high standards for accuracy and executive communication, and support team members' professional development.
Promote thoughtful use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled analytical tools to improve the speed, consistency, and scalability of recurring processes while maintaining appropriate review, judgment, and data-quality controls.