Western Alliance Bancorporation

Director, Sponsor Finance

Western Alliance Bancorporation$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in banking or finance.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Prior leadership experience is preferred for this role.
  • Expert knowledge in banking operations including deposit and loan administration.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance obligations in the banking sector.
  • Expertise in commercial credit and loan structuring with market awareness.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Division CEO in implementing the strategic plan to enhance loan and deposit portfolios.
  • Execute tactical strategies for transaction pitches and negotiation of term sheets.
  • Oversee team performance in managing portfolio health and addressing loan performance issues.
  • Build relationships with executive leaders in internal departments to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Lead team development, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and ownership stake in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous vacation and time-off policies.
  • 401k matching program to support retirement savings.
  • Tuition assistance program for continued education.
  • Employee volunteer program encouraging community involvement.
  • Wellness program promoting health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Director, Sponsor Finance

Location:
TX - Dallas/Irving

What you'll do:
As a Director you'll be in a senior-level leadership position responsible for executing the division's strategic plan and guiding your team in its efforts to meet the Bank's annual growth and customer retention targets. You'll lead a group of Commercial Bankers, Business Development Officers, and Portfolio Management staff to expand our market share, grow the portfolio, and deepen the relationship with our customers. You'll be responsible for leading the growth and development of the team's general portfolio of the Private Banking team, as part of the greater Regional Banking business line. While Senior Directors spend a significant portion of their time working their own network and top-tier customers in the portfolio, much of your time will be devoted to supporting your team in credit structuring discussions, portfolio health management, and market dynamics responsiveness.
  • Responsible for supporting the Division CEO in executing the Bank's strategic plan, with specific focus of leading the efforts to grow the loan and deposit portfolio of the assigned region or business line. They are measured on their team's success in meeting sales objectives, portfolio health, and management of market dynamics.
  • Execute the tactical strategy outlined by the Division CEO regarding transaction pitches and negotiation of term sheets. Guide the credit structuring development process, customer assessment, and presentation to senior and divisional loan committees.
  • Responsible for the team's success in managing portfolio health, and the team's efforts to pro-actively address deteriorating loan performance, mitigating risk from market developments, complications in service delivery, and product adoption.
  • Foster strong, healthy working relationships with executive and senior leaders in partner departments (including Credit Administration, Risk Management/Compliance, Loan Administration, and other internal support departments, and third-party services), and facilitates team's contribution to and compliance with technical processes and requirements, risk mitigation, efficiency, and customer service.
  • Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.


What you'll need:
  • 8+ years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
  • Advanced to expert knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, pricing dynamics and has market specific awareness.
  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
  • May require up to 50% travel.


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 Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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