Western Alliance Bank · 7 hours ago
Principal Analyst I
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Principal Analyst I to support the Lending segment specifically within the Regional Banking organization. The role involves leading business and technology initiatives, evaluating operating models, and providing data-driven recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Define and execute a value‑driven development strategy grounded in business vision and human‑centric design
Maintain strong business domain knowledge to translate requirements into clear, actionable solutions
Drive quality through consistent tracking, product evaluation, and adherence to SDLC expectations
Create and manage key artifacts such as business cases, capability maps, data dictionaries, wireframes, ADO backlogs, KPI dashboards, and test strategies
Oversee end‑to‑end testing and validation to ensure solution readiness and alignment with business goals
Lead on programs and expected to lead activities to ensure that both the business outcomes of the project are achieved as well as the outcomes are aligned to our business strategy. This position will also define the work breakdown structure for all involved teams, by setting and meeting deadlines for that work, lead discussions to gather requirements and review artifacts, while working to resolve issues that impede progress
Develop list of critical documentation and artifacts to meet project objectives, complete of high-quality deliverables, and effectively communicate learnings, findings, impacts, and next steps with subject matter experts or project stakeholders
Use deep understanding of Microsoft Office tools, Diagramming Software (e.g. Lucid, Visio, etc.), and/or other appropriate technical tools in review of Banking processes, functions, or organizational models within a specific domain or functional area utilizing critical thinking skills and strong communication skills to develop clear and concise narratives or communications
Leverage Risk Management experience from a large financial institution subject to heightened standards, specifically in risk, compliance, or corporate governance
Qualification
Required
8+ years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Very good understanding of ADIm Lucid, Confluence, Power BI, Excel with macros
Advanced to expert in process and data analysis within one or two domains or functional areas with deep critical thinking skills
Experience working as a SME across one or two domains or functional areas
Advanced to expert experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously with an established expertise in one or more key domains of the bank (Deposits, Loans, Operations or Reporting) with the ability to walk through top level process design
Capable of working with regulatory partners like the CFPB, OCC and FRB through audits and collaboration efforts as situations arise
Advanced to expert familiarity with the capability model across IT and the applications and infrastructures available for engagement in solutioning across the bank to develop results that leverage existing capabilities in addition to implementing new solutions when required
Experience in the design, enhancement and compliance to all governance frameworks across the IT organization to ensure proper compliance to published procedures and standards
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
Preferred
Masters or MBA in related field preferred
Previous leadership experience preferred
Advanced to expert knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred
Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Benefits
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
A wellness program
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
CHRO, EVP
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