Job Title:
Business Initiatives Manager - Corporate Strategy & Planning - Innovation Leadership Program (iLead)
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
This development program helps participants strengthen their business acumen, build practical credit skills, and develop an innovationfocused mindset. Participants will gain a strong grounding in credit fundamentals, enhanced through a targeted development track that strengthens their credit expertise and prepares them to lead with insight and innovation. Training will also incorporate process optimization concepts, emerging uses of AI, and the essentials of change management to support wellrounded, strategic decisionmaking. Throughout the program, they will work on highimpact projects that shape the future of Western Alliance Bank, accelerate their careers as innovation leaders, expand their professional networks, and engage closely with senior executives across the enterprise.
Corporate Strategy and PlanningOverview
The Corporate Strategy & Planning team leads the development of Western Alliance Bank's multiyear strategic plan and oversees key enterprise initiatives that drive innovation, growth, and organizational alignment. The team acts as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, helping define the longterm direction of the bank, assess competitive risks and opportunities, evaluate financial trends, and support communication of strategic priorities to internal and external stakeholders.
Partnering closely with Investor Relations, the team also supportsmessaging tothe investment community, analyzes market and peer trends, and provides insights that support executive communication, capital planning, and the bank's strategic narrative.
This role is a key member of the Corporate Strategy & Planning team; theleadershiptrack will provide the participant with a deep, holistic understanding ofcorporatestrategy development,understanding thecompetitivelandscapeto enablemarketpositioning anddevelopingexecutivelevelpresentationson behalf of the executive team. Participants will become immersed in thecorporatestrategic planning cycle, gaining firsthand experience in evaluating market dynamics, supporting executive decisionmaking, and contributing to the development of Western Alliance Bank's longterm strategic direction.
As they progress through the track, the participant will analyze industry, investor, and peer trends; support the development of Board and Managementlevel strategic materials; and collaborate withcrossfunctional partners to advance major enterprise initiatives. They will alsoidentifyleadershipopportunitiesandimprove strategic insights, streamline communication processes, or strengthen initiative execution, present recommendations to leadership, and support approved enhancements through successful implementation. This experience builds strategic, analytical,presentationand communication capabilities while strengthening future leadership potential.
This is an eighteen-month program that serves as a pathway into a longterm career with Western Alliance Bank. After 12 months, participants may beconsidered forfulltime opportunities, contingent on performance and supported by our Talent team through the application and selection process.
What you'll need:
Demonstrated history of acting as a change agent and taking initiative.
Desire to innovate, disrupt, and improve.
Entrepreneurial and proactive inidentifyingopportunities and solutionsutilizingyour strong business acumen&analytical problem-solving skills to help inform decision-making for senior leaders.
Demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environmentsupporting cross functional efforts.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel) and other presentation tools.
Ability to work both independently and on cross functional teams.
Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse stakeholders.
Expertin Microsoft Office andexperience in othertoolssuch as S&P Global, FactSet, Pitchbook, Copilot,PowerBI, Adobe Suite.
Experience creating and presenting executive level presentations forsenior managementstakeholders while managing ambiguity throughout the creative process.
Experience driving large initiatives from framing the problem, conducting research / analysis to building the business and operational plans through to driving execution to success.
Strong understanding of general banking operationswith aninterest instrategy development,operational excellence,process improvement, project management background
Preferred - familiarity with financial evaluations, corporate finance / acquisition modeling, due diligence, and various valuation methodologies for organic and inorganic growth opportunities
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 HR@westernalliancebank.com 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