Western Alliance Bank · 5 hours ago
Business Initiatives Manager - Innovation Leadership Program (iLead)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Business Initiatives Manager for their Innovation Leadership Program. This eighteen-month program aims to develop participants' business acumen and innovation-focused mindset while leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with senior executives.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Strengthen business acumen, build practical credit skills, and develop an innovation-focused mindset
Gain a strong grounding in credit fundamentals, enhanced through a targeted development track that strengthens credit expertise
Work on high-impact projects that shape the future of Western Alliance Bank, accelerate careers as innovation leaders, expand professional networks, and engage closely with senior executives across the enterprise
Assist in evaluating market opportunities, creating project plans, developing budgets and forecasts in partnership with FP&A, and helping establish policies and procedures necessary for strong risk management
Qualification
Required
MBA or master's degree in a related field completed within the last three years and before the start of the program
Two to five years of related experience in financial services, project management, strategy, operations, data analysis, risk management, or client‑facing leadership roles
Demonstrated history of acting as a change agent and taking initiative
Desire to innovate, disrupt, and improve
Entrepreneurial mindset
Demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment
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
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to evaluate new business opportunities
Knowledge of—or interest in learning—project and portfolio management methodologies
Ability to develop project plans, financial forecasts, and business cases
Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort with ambiguity
Interest in banking products, international finance, and risk‑managed growth strategies
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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