Summer 2027 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - Financial Risk Management

Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your career with Western Alliance Bank in our Summer Internship Program! You’ll gain real-life experience and explore what it’s like to work as part of an organization that exemplifies people, performance and possibilities. As an intern, you’ll work on challenging projects in your specific area of study and receive support from a mentor. Our interns work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting, giving you an opportunity to make an impact and apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned through your education. The Financial Risk Management Team plays a critical role in shaping the strategic and financial resilience of the bank by overseeing the risk-taking activities related to capital, liquidity, market risk, and mortgage capital markets. As part of the broader Risk organization, the team partners closely with executive leadership, Treasury, Finance, and business units to evaluate emerging risks, support key strategic decisions, and ensure the organization remains well-positioned across a range of economic and market conditions. Interns will gain exposure to real-world challenges facing a dynamic financial institution, including interest rate risk management, capital planning, liquidity stress testing, investment portfolio oversight, and mortgage market analytics. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced risk professionals, develop a deep understanding of financial markets and banking, and contribute to meaningful projects that influence the bank's safety, soundness, and long-term success. Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country's top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC; offers a full spectrum of commercial banking solutions and consumer products. All delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. In this paid internship, you’ll be empowered to work on challenging and complex issues in a collaborative environment with other talented interns. Over the 10-week program, you’ll participate in business projects, mentoring, leadership development training and team-building activities designed to set you up for professional success. The summer Internship program runs June through August, with flexible dates available, based on school schedules. Interns who perform well and demonstrate a commitment to our values of integrity, creativity, teamwork, passion and excellence may be extended employment opportunities with Western Alliance Bank. We're looking for individuals who are passionate and entrepreneurial, just like our clients. Specifically, we're looking for top-performers interested in pursuing careers in Commercial Banking.

Requirements

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a related field of study.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
An interest in working in the Commercial Business Banking industry.
Authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.
No employment-based immigration sponsorship offered.
No assistance or documentation for any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including OPT or CPT.

Responsibilities

Work on challenging projects in your specific area of study.
Gain exposure to real-world challenges facing a dynamic financial institution.
Contribute to meaningful projects that influence the bank's safety, soundness, and long-term success.
Participate in business projects, mentoring, leadership development training and team-building activities.