Investor Relations Manager

divh2Investor Relations Manager/h2pThe Investor Relations Manager reports to the Investor Relations and Corporate Development Director and supports the development and execution of Western Alliance Banks Investor Relations program whose primary objective is to implement shareholder engagement efforts to educate and update investors and security analysts about the company to achieve a fair relative stock price. This role will also assist with strategic finance and corporate development initiatives and contribute to the development of the corporate strategy./ppResponsibilities include:/pulliResponsible for the tactical execution of the Banks investor relations, and partners with the Investor Relations and Corporate Development Director on the development of the Banks strategic initiatives around MA, corporate development and planning, and strategic finance initiatives. Execute the creation of and provide ongoing input into Western Alliances messaging and publications to the investment community. Support the banks investor relations endeavors by supervising and performing analytical workstreams underlying those materials. Conduct research into key market, investor, and industry trends, and developing insightful discussion materials for senior leaders and the Board of Directors./liliSupport WALs cultivation of relationships with current, new, and prospective investors, equity research analysts, and internal stakeholders. Conduct analyses to identify opportunities to target new investors and increase existing ownership. Attend and provide guidance on key sell-side analyst-sponsored conferences and investor meetings. Plan and execute investor engagement activities and represent Investor Relations, as requested./liliAnalytically evaluate corporate finance alternatives (as requested), such as capital management actions (dividend, share repurchases), and liaise with the broader Finance organization. Provide guidance to senior leaders on implications of competitive actions of peer banks, drivers of stock price and market valuations, and capital markets and industry trends./liliIn support of WALs annual Strategic Plan process, conduct critical analyses and research into key economic, industry, and regional bank competitive trends to support development of Board materials. Facilitate internal discussions with WAL business heads to ensure alignment between corporate strategy and functional areas. Research and evaluate proposed business growth opportunities./li/ulpRequirements include:/pulli5+ years of related experience./liliBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant field from a four-year college or university required. Masters degree in business, accounting, finance, or similar is beneficial./liliIntermediate-to-advanced knowledge of banking, including understanding of bank products, services, and regulations, policies and procedures, with an emphasis in lending practices and underwriting, deposit markets, and various credit markets for commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate, and various niche markets/liliIntermediate-to-advanced knowledge of investor relations activities and securities related regulations./liliProfessional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (CFMV), or similar certification are desirable./liliExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent analytical and organization skills./liliIntermediate-to-advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and data mining/gathering. Intermediate-to-advanced computer skills including Microsoft office, financial reporting/accounting software./li/ulpBenefits include 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, youll 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!/ppWestern 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./ppWestern 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./p/div