Summer 2026 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - Government Relations

Summer 2026 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - Government Relations

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. 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. Government Relations (GR) is a small but nimble team of professionals that works collaboratively across local, state and federal governments to deliver the bank's strategic objectives. As a valued member of the GR team, you will assist with the regular government relations and advocacy efforts of the bank, including interaction with elected officials, promotion of our policy agenda, and event support. You will be provided with opportunities for hands-on experience in financial services policy and advocacy work at the local, state, and federal levels. As the Bank grows, GR supports the bank to scale. This includes working on projects and initiatives to ensure that the GR team functions are effective, efficient, and scalable to support the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Research & track legislation, state and federal regulations, and opportunities to advance business objectives.
• Support the development of external relationships with government entities and key stakeholders.
• Review and summarize media reports and information on legislative and political developments.
• Collaborate with the GR team on the growth and administration of the bank's political action committee (WABPAC).
• Create and edit materials and presentations for meetings and events.
• Assist with the logistical elements of events, including setup and registration.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and coalition / trade association events to observe and record information.
• Maintain and update databases of elected officials, legislation and community contacts.
• Assist GR team with grassroots advocacy efforts, mobilizing volunteers, and employee activation on legislative developments.
• Respond to information requests from community members, elected officials & their staff, and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Details

The position requires candidate to be onsite five days a week at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. The position will be supervised by the Senior Manager of State and Local Government Relations. The dress code is business casual, but the candidate may be asked to dress in business attire to attend outside functions with government officials in Phoenix.

What you'll need

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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.