Western Alliance Bank · 9 hours ago
Senior Foreign Exchange Advisor - Global Markets Group
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$149K/yr - $184K/yr
6+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Senior Foreign Exchange Advisor to support clients’ international financial needs. The role focuses on facilitating cross-border payments and delivering tailored FX risk management solutions, while building relationships with corporate clients and driving growth in FX capabilities.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Proactively originate and grow FX business through internal partnerships with Relationship Managers and other stakeholders
Conduct regular portfolio reviews to identify FX exposures and opportunities for risk mitigation. Build and deepen relationships with clients across industries, with a focus on corporate banking and high-growth sectors with cross-border activity
Provide strategic guidance on FX risk management, including hedging strategies for transactional, translational, and capital structure exposures
Assist clients in launching first-time FX hedging programs, including education, policy development, and execution planning
Facilitate international payments, including foreign currency remittances and receipts, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction
Respond to client inquiries with historical exchange rate data and forward-looking currency forecasts, supported by market analysis and economic insights
Lead and participate in internal and external FX workshops, training sessions, and market briefings to elevate FX awareness and capabilities across the organization and client base
Actively contribute to team pipeline meetings, sharing insights, opportunities, and best practices to drive collective success
Collaborate with Treasury Management and other product teams to deliver integrated solutions that address broader client needs
Ensure FX solutions are aligned with client objectives and seamlessly integrated into their broader financial strategies
Partner with internal development and analytics teams to refine FX-related data tools and reporting capabilities
Contribute to the evolution of internal analytics that support client segmentation, pricing strategies, and business development efforts
Support the execution of FX agreements and assist with ISDA documentation when applicable
Ensure transactions meet regulatory and risk standards, contributing to a robust and compliant FX sales environment
Qualification
Required
6+ years of related experience or similar field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate to advanced experience working with Reuters or Bloomberg
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
May require up to 25% travel
Preferred
Masters or MBA in related field
Chartered Financial Analysts
Benefits
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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